One of my favorite books. read 4 or 5 ties over the years. An allegory, a fable, a series of vignettes, the novel tells of a place and time no longer in existence, even if it was only a partial vision of a passer-by. Clean and sharp writing described the life and environs of Cannery Row. Where life was hard but folks were honest about their dishonesty. And they who gave a damn, even though it was usually about themselves. there was a certain way folks lived, which they never called but may have felt the word honorable fit. A glimpse at the light and darkness of lives well led. ( )

Every character shines in this portrait of a community. ( )

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A grow up gang of misfits. Great read. ( )

Beautiful. Very subtle-gets to your subconscious.