Cannery Row by John Steinbeck Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Cannery Row
Book Review: Cannary [row] ( Cannary row)
Summary: 2 Stars
Cannery row wasn't in my words the most exciting book I have ever read(throwing slabs of meat against a wall would of been more amusing), but it wasn't the worst book I have ever been forced to absorb(The giver). If you're an adventure seeking reader(like me)this book is probally not for you....especialy if you're forced to read it for english class! Perhaps if the writter had worded the book a little differently it would of been better...*stops and thinks*(possibly...not...)*sweet drop*. Now that I'm done slammin on the book I might as well not scare you off to bad(you poor souls who have to suffer as I have)! There is one interesting part in the book, its the part where Mack and da boys get drunk and trash Doc's place! thats all I'm telling you! Your gonna have to tape your eyelids open and read it yourself!!!*laughs maliciously*Book Review: Cannery Row
Summary: 5 Stars
Cannery Row is Steinbeck at his best. It is a great example of Steinbeck's humorous side as well as some sad commentary on the state of mankind. Freddy's fate, the drowned girl, and the chapter in which the boy makes fun of friend's father committing suicide make it clear that Steinbeck is trying to do more than just write a feel good novel for his readers recovering from WWII. Steinbeck seems to want to make clear to the reader that the tragedy that often is the reality of life is always lurking somewhere in the background. Despite some of the gloomy chapters, Steinbeck does an excellent job of creating memorable characters who move through their lives in a laid back manner that reflects the character of Cannery Row itself. In fact, the town of Cannery Row becomes as much a character in the novel as Doc. Mr. Lee, or Mac and the boys. By having the fickle moods of Cannery Row change as portrayed by the weather and scenery Steinbeck uses the living element of the town to move the reader through the story. I highly recommend this novel.Book Review: Cannery Row
Summary: 2 Stars
My opinion of the book is that is was too long and extremely too boring. It kept going to different subjects it made no sense at all. But there were some good parts in the book, like how everyone wanted to do something go for Doc. Mack and the boys were respected by everyone in Cannery Row they were like the town bums.Book Review: Cannery Row
Summary: 3 Stars
In my opinion i give Cannery Row a 3.5. Its a good story but to me lacks some action cause the books i like are exciting and in some parts it catches ny attention and in others it doesnt. Some subjects that the author is writing about she be emphasized more . It has a good setting and good character selection .Book Review: Cannery Row
Summary: 3 Stars
Cannery Row was an "ok" book. He went into detail explaining the setting and characters, but i felt that there wasn't a well developed plot. Some of the chapters had nothing to do with the rest of the book and it skipped around a little. It was a confusing book and now that I've finished reading it, I don't understand what the purpose was because I didn't understand the plot.