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A review by vhindy
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a read. There were multiple parts of this book that had me in tears.
I haven’t read a novel in my real adult life. I thought I knew better and there was no value in them. I’m grateful that this novel broke through for me.
Without going into spoilers, I feel like I’ve lived 3 lifetimes with this book. As Steinbeck says, in it you examine every fiber of what it is to be a human being. There’s lovable characters, there’s hatable characters, there’s character arcs, and life lessons and philosophy aplenty.
I can’t get over how deeply this book seemed to reach in and touch my soul at various parts. It’s long but I found myself wishing for another 600 pages at the end.
I’m not moved quickly to tears but this book had me sobbing at multiple times in its pages. It’s probably my favorite book of all time at this point. I can’t recommend it enough. 5/5
I haven’t read a novel in my real adult life. I thought I knew better and there was no value in them. I’m grateful that this novel broke through for me.
Without going into spoilers, I feel like I’ve lived 3 lifetimes with this book. As Steinbeck says, in it you examine every fiber of what it is to be a human being. There’s lovable characters, there’s hatable characters, there’s character arcs, and life lessons and philosophy aplenty.
I can’t get over how deeply this book seemed to reach in and touch my soul at various parts. It’s long but I found myself wishing for another 600 pages at the end.
I’m not moved quickly to tears but this book had me sobbing at multiple times in its pages. It’s probably my favorite book of all time at this point. I can’t recommend it enough. 5/5