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Title: a tidal pool of humanity
Review: At times hilarious, at others poignant, this is a snapshot of life in early 20th century Monterey. The language is poetic and metaphoric. The plot, which is mostly Mack's attempts to give Doc a party, is broken occasionally by short "interludes", little paintings of other characters that may or may not be seen again. Like a tidal pool after the tide is out, this book is teeming with all sorts of life. A great introduction to Steinbeck, if you need encouragement to read his longer works.
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