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Summary: Godfather 2
Review: I liked the sequel better than the original, a must read and I must advise you because I feel a fit coming on to stop reading after the three periods... Abandon all hope ye who continues to read...(three more periods, take note) I am reminded of me mum telling the story of how she had lost a gas cap to something and that she stuck a potato in the gas hole and fixed the problem. We all laughed at this story and to tell you the truth I knew that if I ever lost a gas cap the first thing I would do would riffle through the potato cabinet. As luck would have it I was riding my Yamaha 60cc Mini enduro and one day I noticed my gas cap was missing, I swear I did not pull this stunt on myself its just one of those be careful what you wish for things. Well my brother Charles Chadwick was keen on the idea of the potato solution and me not being very mechanical enlisted his help. We found a fine potato had to wittle it into a taper and then found it would not stay put when we raced so we took some duct tape and taped it over the gas hole and this worked until the potato shrank or I ran out of gas and had to untape my potato. Again fate came a knockin' and we found a gas cap that fit the bike but it was a little oversized so it looked like I had a pie pan on my gas tank, no problems it worked better than the potato. I need to call my mum and find out what sort of gas hole a potato works on, I'm just not ready to take this one out of my bag of tricks. Read Sweet Thursday , great read.
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Summary: Canary Row Continued
Review: "Sweet Thursday" is the continued story of Steinbeck's "Canary Row". This is the only book in my life that I've read cover to cover without putting it down. Hey, it's Steinbeck so it has got to be good. IT IS!
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Summary: Canary Row Continued
Review: "Sweet Thursday" is the continued story of Steinbeck's "Canary Row". This is the only book in my life that I've read cover to cover without putting it down. Hey, it's Steinbeck so it has got to be good. IT IS!
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Summary: a story of the common man
Review: a story of the common man facing everyday obstacles
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Summary: My Least favorite of all his books.
Review: I almost never bother to write a negative book review but on Sweet Thursday I'll make that exception. I have read every single book that John Steinbeck published and I enjoyed every single one of them, except this one. It rambled on and on, wasn't focused in the least, didn't hold my attention. I only kept reading because I expected it to get better. But it didn't and I must confess, I never made it much more than half way through it.
It is odd too, because Steinbeck is a real master, a fabulous writer, creator of stories and charters that will outlast most of us. But this one didn't get it for me, this one could have used more editing. Still, one dog out of so many great books, it is a darn good record. By the way, just finished reading Down to a Soundless Sea, by his son, Thomas Steinbeck, and I was quite impressed with it...great stories, fine writing. Check it out and take a pass on Sweet Thursday.
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Summary: Bravo Jonathan
Review: I have just read some of Jonathon Williams reviews. Pretty wild stuff, no he does not write your average book reviews and usually has nothing to do with the book he is reviewing. BUT, he colors out of the lines, he writes what he feels, what memories the book stirs is the direction he goes. I want to congratulate Amazon on their courage to support such a forum. I want to congratulate Mr. Williams on his bravery, his soul and his willingness to share his life experiances.
I have Mr. Williams marked as one of my Amazon friends, and look forward to his next review.
Bravo Jonathon
PS Jonathon, are you married? Write me here on Amazon, Wilma Stoughton
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Summary: gripping comedy...
Review: I read Sweet Thursday in my undergrad days and I remember sitting up all night to finish the novel. Steinbeck is an intelligent writer, and one has only to roll his words in the mind, over and over again, to get their full import.
Doc epitomises the secret fantasy in every man's mind to be the average man but with above-average ideas. Living in this world, yet supremely unattached from its petty temptations and puny ambitions. Doc tries to pick up his life in the post-War society with changing priorities and prejudices. He tries to tackle issues with his "archaic" set of values and morals and gets confused in the process. The reader feels almost relieved to identify with Doc's confusions, in the novel. With the meeting of Suzy and Doc, the mood of the novel changes to tantalizing hope and expectation. It is a happy novel, with wonderful 'hooptedoodles', that serve as apparent distractions but in the end complete the whole picture of Doc and his mates of Cannery Row.If I ever write a novel, I would like to write one like this.
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Summary: best book I've ever read
Review: I've read this book around 30 times I think since I first found it in High School (30 years ago!) it never came into focus completely until I read the introduction to *Sea of Cortez* about Ed Ricketts. If you never read another book by Steinbeck, read this book, and the prequel *Cannery Row*. I won't spoil it for you... if you don't love Marine Biology before you read it, you will by the end. And you might even find out something about that mystery we call love.
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Summary: A Great Sequel
Review: Rarely do sequels rise to the level of the first book, but this one sure does. Although it is not essential to have read Cannery Row before Sweet Thursday, it certainly helps. Sweet Thursday carries on the stories of the misfits of Cannery Row and their unceasing cause of paying Doc back for all the good he has done the misfits' community. This sequel takes place after World War II. A few characters are vets, one was lost in teh war and the canneries have closed. The main characters return in full favor and flavor. This is a rarity for Steinbeck - a humorous love story. The characters, as always, are interesting and very engaging. The wit and wisdom of the unemployed men and brothel denizens keep the pages turning. A new store owner, a visiting professor and a new "hustling" lady are added to the cast of the previous book. With every page there is a smile a bit of thought-provoking philosophizing. A wonderfully entertaining book.
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Summary: A Great Sequel
Review: Rarely do sequels rise to the level of the first book, but this one sure does. Although it is not essential to have read Cannery Row before Sweet Thursday, it certainly helps. Sweet Thursday carries on the stories of the misfits of Cannery Row and their unceasing cause of paying Doc back for all the good he has done the misfits' community. This sequel takes place after World War II. A few characters are vets, one was lost in teh war and the canneries have closed. The main characters return in full favor and flavor. This is a rarity for Steinbeck - a humorous love story. The characters, as always, are interesting and very engaging. The wit and wisdom of the unemployed men and brothel denizens keep the pages turning. A new store owner, a visiting professor and a new "hustling" lady are added to the cast of the previous book. With every page there is a smile a bit of thought-provoking philosophizing. A wonderfully entertaining book.
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