Review by bg_oseman_fan - East of Eden

bg_oseman_fan 's review for:

East of Eden by John Steinbeck

5.0

emotional reflective slow-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

This book is an example of how some books that are classics are classic because they speak as much to the here and now as they did when they were first published. Steinbeck does more than tell a story, he creates modern parables. The characters are both three dimensions and archetypes, which was really fascinating to read. I enjoyed the unflinching look into morality and choice. A great book that’s worth the effort to engage with it.

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