Sweet Thursday

Sweet Thursday

by John Steinbeck

Narrated by Jerry Farden

Unabridged — 8 hours, 56 minutes

Sweet Thursday

Sweet Thursday

by John Steinbeck

Narrated by Jerry Farden

Unabridged — 8 hours, 56 minutes

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Overview

"A postwar continuation of Cannery Row, [Sweet Thursday is] every bit as juicy and relaxed as the original. . . . This is comedy--bawdy, sentimental, and good fun.” The Atlantic

In Monterey, on the California coast, Sweet Thursday is what they call the day after Lousy Wednesday, which is one of those 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.

"An emphatic and clear-cut statement of Steinbeck's greatest theme: the common bonds of humanity and love which make goodness and happiness possible."--The New Republic

Editorial Reviews

Atlantic

A postwar continuation of Cannery Row, [Sweet Thursday is] every bit as juicy and relaxed as the original. . . . This is comedy—bawdy, sentimental, and good fun.

New Republic

An emphatic and clear-cut statement of Steinbeck's greatest theme: the common bonds of humanity and love which make goodness and happiness possible.

From the Publisher

By the Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

Library Journal

Published in 1954, this continues the tale begun in Cannery Row. The setting is the same, and familiar characters return—Mack and his buddies and marine biologist Doc. But there are changes, too. Joseph-and-Mary Rivas is the new owner of Lee Chong's grocery store, and Fauna has taken over the Bear Flag brothel from her sister Dora. Cannery Row was not immune to the changes wrought by World War II. Doc has returned from his military service to reopen Western Biological Supply. Before the war, he was content to collect and sell specimens and listen to classical music. Now, he feels intensely lonely and also pressured to publish the results of his scientific work. Mack and Fauna conspire to pair him with Suzy, the Bear Flag's new girl. The best of intentions go awry in a humorous and charming series of misunderstandings. VERDICT Jerry Farden's straightforward reading allows the listener to discern the irony and humor of which the characters are unaware. A welcome choice for public libraries that could be part of a "Heard any classics?" display.—Nann Blaine Hilyard, Zion-Benton P.L., IL

JULY 2011 - AudioFile

Fans of Steinbeck’s classic CANNERY ROW will enjoy this journey back to the Monterey neighborhood where characters—and they are characters in every sense!—interact with one another with a combination of unabashed warmth and rascally rakishness. Jerry Farden’s performance is at ease with the wide range of characters—from the sharp-tongued proprietress of the brothel who is trying to play matchmaker for one of her “girls” to the slow-witted fellow who is attempting to boost his friend’s spirits through unconventional means. Farden’s skill captures each individual without missing a step, and he spotlights Steinbeck’s subtle humor as he renders the snappy dialogue. Listeners don’t need to read CANNERY ROW first to appreciate this book, but after listening to Farden, many will want to look into that title, too. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2011, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID: 2940169178975
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Publication date: 06/15/2011
Series: Penguin Audio Classics
Edition description: Unabridged
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