{"product_id":"cannery-row-9781405964104b","title":"Cannery Row","description":"\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eCannery Row \u003c\/span\u003eby John Steinbeck is a vibrant and affectionate portrayal of a small community in Monterey, California, set during the Great Depression. The story revolves around the lives of the colorful residents of Cannery Row, a street lined with sardine canneries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the heart of the novel is Doc, a gentle and wise marine biologist who runs a laboratory and is beloved by the community. Other key characters include Mack and his group of good-hearted but mischievous drifters, who are always scheming to do something nice for Doc; Lee Chong, the shrewd yet generous grocery store owner; and Dora Flood, the kind-hearted madam of the local brothel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plot centers on Mack and the boys' plan to throw a surprise party for Doc to show their appreciation. Their efforts lead to a series of humorous and touching events, including an initial disastrous attempt that leaves Doc's lab in shambles, followed by a second, more successful party.","brand":"Penguin Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42824928133200,"sku":"9781405964104B","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781405964104-l.jpg?v=1785898660","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/cannery-row-9781405964104b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}