by John Steinbeck
Penguin Books. 2002. 181 pages. Fiction.
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.
The lesson found in this Steinbeck novel is to "roll with the punches" and be content with where you're at. The characters in Cannery Row live unglamorous lives filled with problems, and yet they are worry-free. They don't allow themselves to be strangled by money and by the idea of reaching the top run in all aspects of life. They find joy in being honest with each other and kind to their fellow men. In reading this book, I have had a little bit of faith restored in humanity. I recommend this book to those looking for a unique, yet relatable story that won't take very long to read.
NS
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