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Portraits of life in Monterey's gritty underbelly.

Steinbeck's Cannery Row is a touching tableau of humanity encapsulated in a stretch of sardine canneries. The novel's charm lies in its ability to weave together the lives of its diverse characters, creating a tapestry that celebrates their quirks, struggles, and modest dreams. It’s the kind of book that leaves a warm, lingering aftertaste of empathetic joy, especially if you are drawn to stories that find beauty and meaning in the simplest aspects of life.

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ISBN: 9780140177381
Authors: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 1992-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.06
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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. First published in 1945, Cannery Row focuses on the acceptance of life as it is—both the exuberance of community and the loneliness of the individual. John Steinbeck draws on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, California, and interweaves their stories in this world where only the fittest survive—creating what is at once one of his most humorous and poignant works. In Cannery Row, John Steinbeck returns to the setting of Tortilla Flat to create another evocative portrait of life as it is lived by those who unabashedly put the highest value on the intangibles—human warmth, camaraderie, and love.
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Portraits of life in Monterey's gritty underbelly.

Steinbeck's Cannery Row is a touching tableau of humanity encapsulated in a stretch of sardine canneries. The novel's charm lies in its ability to weave together the lives of its diverse characters, creating a tapestry that celebrates their quirks, struggles, and modest dreams. It’s the kind of book that leaves a warm, lingering aftertaste of empathetic joy, especially if you are drawn to stories that find beauty and meaning in the simplest aspects of life.

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.