Cannery Row (Unabridged)
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4.3 • 148 Ratings
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- $12.99
Publisher Description
Steinbeck’s tough yet charming portrait of people on the margins of society, dependent on one another for both physical and emotional survivalPublished in 1945, Cannery Row focuses on the acceptance of life as it is: both the exuberance of community and the loneliness of the individual. Drawing on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, California, Steinbeck interweaves the stories of Doc, Henri, Mack and his boys, and the other characters in this world where only the fittest survive, to create a novel that is at once one of his most humorous and most poignant works.
Customer Reviews
Well written but bloated
Steinbeck is a phenomenal writer as always in this novel, but there is a massive ensemble of characters involved. Despite his wonderful prose, it’s very hard to keep up with so many different storylines at once.
Cannary row
Watched movie back in the 80’s with nick Nulte, I visit this area on regular basis and enjoyed reading about all the familiar places. Wonderful character discriptions
Perfectly performed
Farden’s voice perfectly evokes the pace, tenor, and tone of Steinbeck’s Boys, the generous Doc, and the beautiful stink of Monterey. A great listen.