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Cannery Row

by John Steinbeck
Cannery Row - Thryft
Cannery Row - Thryft

Unconventional characters form unlikely friendships.

"Cannery Row" could be a great read for those who enjoy unconventional characters and the whimsical, yet purposeful plot that evolves from their interactions. It is a soulful celebration of the human spirit and the bonds that tie us together. Readers will be delighted by the humor, camaraderie, and heartbreak that accompany the story's colorful and complex characters, many of whom are outsiders and misfits seeking a place in the world. Steinbeck's prose is poetic and vivid, painting a stunning picture of a community that is both idyllic and gritty, a place where dreams go to die and come back to life again. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a classic, character-driven tale that speaks to the beauty and chaos of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Cannery Row

by John Steinbeck
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ISBN: 9780553278231
Authors: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Bantam
Date of Publication: 1982-11-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.06
(rated by 136262 readers)

Description

Vintage paperback
 

Unconventional characters form unlikely friendships.

"Cannery Row" could be a great read for those who enjoy unconventional characters and the whimsical, yet purposeful plot that evolves from their interactions. It is a soulful celebration of the human spirit and the bonds that tie us together. Readers will be delighted by the humor, camaraderie, and heartbreak that accompany the story's colorful and complex characters, many of whom are outsiders and misfits seeking a place in the world. Steinbeck's prose is poetic and vivid, painting a stunning picture of a community that is both idyllic and gritty, a place where dreams go to die and come back to life again. It is a must-read for anyone who loves a classic, character-driven tale that speaks to the beauty and chaos of human nature.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.