Author: John Steinbeck
# of Pages: 196 (paperback)
Genre: Classics, Historical Fiction
Rating: ★★★★☆
Synopsis: Unburdened by the material necessities of the more fortunate, the denizens of Cannery Row discover rewards unknown in more traditional society. Henry the painter sorts through junk lots for pieces of wood to incorporate into the boat he is building, while the girls from Dora Flood’s bordello venture out now and then to enjoy a bit of sunshine. Lee Chong stocks his grocery with almost anything a man could want, and Doc, a young marine biologist who ministers to sick puppies and unhappy souls, unexpectedly finds true love.
Cannery Row is just a few blocks long, but the story it harbors is suffused with warmth, understanding, and a great fund of human values.
Review: I had liked Of Mice and Men well enough, so I was pretty sure that I'd like this book too. But this book was a lot different. It seemed to be not as much plot and more of a peek in life in Cannery Row.
I know that this book is deep, but I read it at a surface level. I found some of the pictures that Steinbeck created disturbing, especially at night. I also found this book harder to read. Despite the small amount of pages, it took me almost a week to finish it. This is because the reader has to read it very carefully and absorb ALL of the details. It makes you think.
If you don't like thinking and want a happy read, don't read this book. Yet. But everyone should read this book at least once.
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