Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck

Sweet Thursday

Cannery Row #2

John Steinbeck

264 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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Sweet Thursday by John Steinbeck is a poignant and humorous tale that will resonate with readers who appreciate stories about the beauty of human connection, the power of community, and the search for meaning and identity, making it a perfect fit for those who cherish character-driven fiction and the warmth of literary classics.

Description

In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those days that are just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Mo...

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Community Reviews

4.05
based on 1,378 reviews

Moods

funny: 78%

lighthearted: 68%

hopeful: 48%

reflective: 48%

emotional: 36%

adventurous: 16%

relaxing: 15%

inspiring: 13%

sad: 8%

dark: 4%

tense: 3%

challenging: 2%

informative: 2%

mysterious: 1%


Pace

18% of readers chose fast
61% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

3% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
70% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

74% of readers chose Yes
14% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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