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tdap1899 's review for:
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book destroyed my mind, but in the best way possible. Its lessons are lovely and continue to still be applicable to the modern day. One of the biggest surprises about this book was just how modern it felt. When Steinbeck said this was his magnum opus he was not joking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Violence, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Death, Racial slurs, Suicide, Grief, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, War
Minor: Gun violence, Terminal illness, Abortion, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury