fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced

249 pages | first published 1954

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In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Mo...
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Summary of 507 reviews

Moods

funny 75%
hopeful 70%
lighthearted 65%
reflective 60%
emotional 25%
relaxing 15%
sad 15%
adventurous 10%
inspiring 10%
dark 5%
informative 5%
tense 5%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 23%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 17%

Average rating

4.03

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