A review by libbykerns
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

challenging emotional hopeful reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

a magnificent, sprawling novel of human wrestlings and starkly beautiful prose. there were sections that i wish tied in better to the overall narrative—but this was a wonderful read. it will stay with me for a long time. 
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