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Cannery Row

By: John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Jerry Farden
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Here is Steinbeck’s tough yet charming portrait of people on the margins of society, dependent on one another for both physical and emotional survival.

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. Drawing on his memories of the real inhabitants of Monterey, California, Steinbeck interweaves the stories of Doc, Henri, Mack and his boys, and the other characters in this world, where only the fittest survive, to create a novel that is at once one of his most humorous and most poignant works.

Public Domain (P)2011 Penguin Classics Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Literature & Fiction Funny

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Winner of the 2012 Fifty Books/Fifty Covers show, organized by Design Observer in association with AIGA and Designers & Books

Winner of the 2014 Type Directors Club Communication Design Award
Vivid Characters • Beautiful Descriptions • Poetic Language • Colorful Vignettes • Heartwarming Community
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What did you love best about Cannery Row?

The colorful characters and the fun story that made me smile through the whole book.

Who was your favorite character and why?

All are good.

Have you listened to any of Jerry Farden’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

No

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Any additional comments?

I read this book in high school and loved it then, the audio book brought me back to that time.

Feel good book

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Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I read "Of Mice and Men" in college but skipped Steibeck's other books in favor of books by Ian Fleming. Yep, James Bond was all the rage in the mid-60's. I shouldn't have changed paths. Steinbecks's ability to capture the raw essence of the human experience is pure genius and Cannery Row may be the most profound and reflective of his efforts. This book was a pure joy to listen to. So much so, that I've already begun listening a second time.

What about Jerry Farden’s performance did you like?

He put "character" into his oral interpretation of Steinbeck's work. Well done, Jerry!

Fun, interesting, enticing reading

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Enjoyed the story of a colorful time and place. Enjoyed the way the reader brought the characters to live.

Outstanding.

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There's no wonder it's a classic that stood the test of time.
Great narrator as well, he does a fantastic job.

My favorite book of all time

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Steinbeck's storytelling is second to none, but Canary Row was more a snapshot of history than a story that really grabs you and reels you in. Still, it captured my attention and I enjoyed the glimpse into Canary Row. The performance was excellent.

Interesting look into Canary Row

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The narrator was superb, knowing when and how to make the most of every word.

Narration

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The narrator brought this book to life in a way that was extraordinary.. highly recommended.

Wonderful narration of a classic .

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From central Asia on Hamilton's Celtic horses we ride to Doc s party. Campbell's Star wars plays later as we eat canned sardines and look for nothing. This search for community needs eternal light and this story goes fishing for a higher life. Read the book and laugh with you friends. Keep smiling. MM

Eternal light Steinbeck captures the Journey

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Had to read for school, very good. You can definitely tell this is classic John Steinbeck.

Good book

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Jerry Farden brought all Steinbeck's salty characters to life in this classic novel, Cannery Row.

Loved the Audible version of this classic book

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