I’m in page 146 of 714 and my god this book is CRAZY FUN. The characters, the setting, the development arc it’s just beautiful. The last time i had this much fun reading was when i was reading “The count of monte cristo”, even then reading TCOMC i never got this much of fun. East of eden takes you to a whole new level. And the antagonist ahh man, perfect multi-generation family drama. I can’t wait for more Trasks and the Hamiltons
by Ash_Zuceed
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I’m glad you’re enjoying it so much. It’s one of my favorite books, and I re-read it whenever I get the chance.
I’m also reading it right now. About half way today. Shaping up to be one of the best novels I’ve ever read.
You’re so lucky, you get to read it for the first time… I love this book.
I’m glad you are liking it! haven’t read many classic books but I consider East of Eden my favorite novel of all time.
No spoilers, but I remember crying when I finished that book in high school because the characters were so real and the story so moving. Don’t think any other book has ever brought such a visceral reaction from me.
One of my favorite books! What’s your opinion on Kathy?
One of my favorites. I love several of the characters.
I read this last month for the first time! I’m kinda upset I read it because I’m in a book hangover now from it being so good. I don’t know how others could possibly measure up to it. My favorite character is Cal, he seemed the most relatable and had the best growth
And it just keeps getting better and better! I read it the first time as a teenage girl and fell completely in love with Cal.
Beautiful novel. Lee is definitely my favorite character. Quite an accurate depiction of Genesis.
Tip 5 book for me and definitely my favorite Steinbeck
Thou mayest
Fantastic book. One of those novels I wish I could read again for the first time.
Just finished it. A god Damn roller coaster and I loved it.
It is an amazing book. That box dedicatory is one of my favorite beginnings in a book. It has an incredible primal feeling to it too.
I completely agree.
I’m reading this right now, on pg140. Just come across one of the best lines I’ve ever read. “Maybe we all have in us a secret pond where evil and ugly things germinate and grow strong.” Gorgeous
Ik what u mean! Got 57 pages left myself. I think it may be the first book I wouldn’t mind rereading, and already a contender for my favorite book, if not already at this point.
The pacing on this book is so good too. It’s not in a hurry but it’s not too slow. It’s like 100 Years of Solitude but…American.
john steinbeck is one of my favorite authors, you should read grapes of wrath if you haven’t yet 🙂
I thought the book was dreadfully boring but at the same time I couldn’t put it down. I loved it really.
Amazing novel and I would agree: it’s a lot of fun.
With the way this post is written, someone who hasn’t read it is gonna think East of Eden is a wild, comical adventure filled with zany moments of hilarity. Yay generational trauma?
There is a movie adaptation with James Dean as Cal. Not the greatest movie adaptation to be honest there is just waaaay too much going on in that book to fit it into a little film.
Adding this to my list. Thanks!
I’m glad others love it but I struggled to get through it. Not everything is everyone’s cup of tea I guess
My personal fave. He has a lot of fun with character name in the text; see if you can spot the significance of first initials throughout. 🤗
A lifetime of reading and it doesn’t get better than East of Eden. It was the first book that truly stunned me. Still in my Top Ten.
It is one of the monsters of literature. An epic in scope. Enjoy!
If you liked East Of Eden I would recommend also Sometimes a great notion by Ken Kesey
an amazing book!! you will love the ending as well
This is the post that got me started with this book!