A review by readasaurus_rex
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Devastatingly beautiful and honest. A brilliant exploration of the story of good and evil, Cain and Abel. Heartbreaking and deeply moving by turns. Steinbeck’s observations of humanity are so deadly accurate and familiar. I am blown away by this novel. 
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