East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

John Steinbeck with Richard Poe (Narrator)

25 hours, 28 minutes first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical literary emotional reflective slow-paced
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The masterpiece of Steinbeck's later years, East of Eden is a sprawling epic in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,710 reviews

Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 75%
challenging 40%
dark 38%
sad 38%
hopeful 30%
inspiring 29%
tense 18%
adventurous 15%
funny 7%
mysterious 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 39%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 43% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.44

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