Cannery Row
by John Steinbeck
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck holds a highly rated rating of 4.02 out of 5, based on 81.6K reader ratings. First published in 1945. The book spans 181 pages.
About Cannery Row
Cannery Row is a book without much of a plot. Rather, it is an attempt to capture the feeling and people of a place, the cannery district of Monterey, California, which is populated by a mix of those down on their luck and those who choose for other reasons not to live "up the hill" in the more respectable area of town. The flow of the main plot is frequently interrupted by short vignettes that introduce us to various denizens of the Row, most of whom are not directly connected with the central story. These vignettes are often characterized by direct or indirect reference to extreme violence: suicides, corpses, and the cruelty of the natural world.The "story" of Cannery Row follows the adventures of Mack and the boys, a group of unemployed yet resourceful men who inhabit a converted fish-meal shack on the edge of a vacant lot down on the Row.Sweet Thursday is the sequel to Cannery Row.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Steinbeck |
| Published | 1945 |
| Pages | 181 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.02 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 81,598 |
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What genre is Cannery Row?
Cannery Row is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Cannery Row worth reading?
Based on 81.6K reader ratings, Cannery Row has an average score of 4.02 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Cannery Row?
Cannery Row has 181 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Cannery Row?
Cannery Row was written by John Steinbeck. It was first published in 1945.
What is the ISBN for Cannery Row?
The ISBN-13 for Cannery Row is 9780142000690.0.
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