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Steinbeck, Thomas Down to a Soundless Sea
New York Ballantine Books 1-Oct-02 345455762 N Hardcover
From Publishers Weekly&newline;Stylistically speaking, the apple doesn't fall far from the family tree in this debut collection by Steinbeck (son of John), a solid series of stories that deal with the settling of the Monterey Peninsula early in the 20th century. Steinbeck is especially successful when he writes long and develops his narrative line, most notably in &doublequote;Blind Luck,&doublequote; the tale of a young seaman who goes through a rough initiation during his first voyage, surviving a tragic accident and ultimately fulfilling his desire to become an engineer and then a captain. Another noteworthy effort is the engrossing, novella-length &doublequote;Sing Fat and the Imperial Duchess of Woo,&doublequote; about a Chinese immigrant who meets the love of his life while studying medicine with an older Chinese apothecary. Nature is a major presence in almost all seven of these stories, especially in two of the shorter entries: &doublequote;The Night Guide&doublequote; deals with the adventure of a young boy who uses his skills to locate his mother in the woods during a storm, while &doublequote;The Wool Gatherer&doublequote; describes the awe of a young man (a &doublequote;daydreaming book hound&doublequote; named John Steinbeck) when he spots a legendary Big Sur bear. A couple of entries fall victim to murky plotting and elliptical storytelling, but Steinbeck's naturalism and his accomplished voice make it clear that the family's literary legacy is in very good hands.&newline;Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc. &newline;&newline;From Library Journal&newline;This very appealing first collection draws on folklore, historical research, and tales that Steinbeck (son of John) heard growing up. The stories celebrate the early lore of Monterey County, CA the seaside locale so beloved by the author's father. Set in the dusky past of horse trails, grizzly bears, and small fishing villages and ranging forward to the early 1930s, they portray humble people living in a beautiful but often unforgiving environment. &doublequote;Sing Fat and the Imperial Duchess of Woo,&doublequote; for example, is a heartbreakingly tender story of love tragically interrupted by a surprise ocean storm. The immigrant experience also pops up. These are inspiring stories about hardy individuals who confront hardship, loss, and the potent power of nature with remarkable fortitude and grace. A noble addition to the Steinbeck legacy, this collection is enthusiastically recommended for all libraries. Patrick Sullivan, Manchester Community Coll., CT&newline;Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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