A review by sbarrettbooster
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

dark emotional funny hopeful informative sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A relatively easy read for a classic.  A sprawling story.  i really enjoyed Chapter 34 which was a kind of standalone essay about life.