In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of the days that is just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Monterey, John Steinbeck once more brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears -- from Fauna, new headmistress of the local brothel, to Hazel, a bum whose mother must have wanted a daughter.
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In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of the days that is just naturally bad. Returning to the scene of Cannery Row, the weedy lots and junk heaps and flophouses of Monterey, John Steinbeck once more brings to life the denizens of a netherworld of laughter and tears -- from Fauna, new headmistress of the local brothel, to Hazel, a bum whose mother must have wanted a daughter.
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Haven't read this book yet. Ordered it ahead for a book club discussion in December. Plan on reading it the end of the year.
Andie
Jun 3, 2011
Surprised
John Steinbeck being jaunty & tounge in cheek - very uplifting when you can laugh at the subtle sarcasam. Will read & savor again
schermie
Jul 5, 2007
ONE OF STEINBECK'S SWEETEST STORIES
Set in Monterey's Cannery Row, Steinbeck tells the story of a beleaguered writer trying to write a book but who is beset by personal doubt and frustration.
The locals, including the madam of the Palace, contrive to keep him assured.
Into the picture comes a young woman, apparently adrift and homeless, whose abilities belie her assumed status as a prostitute, and the madam understands this but gives her refuge in her establishment.
How this girl rescues the writer and gives him life, finally, makes it one of the sweetest and most poignant tales I have read.
Full of humor as well as pathos, it is a must read for any who like Steinbeck.
topj
May 31, 2007
a good relaxing read
When I think of John Steinbeck, I think first of "Cannery Row". Sweet Thursday is a companion book to cannery row. It is a soft, relaxing, easy read. One can easily picture the area and the characters exemplified in this novel. It is one of my favorites.
