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A review by vert_bean_casserole
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
adventurous
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A M A Z I N G writing & storytelling rooted with biblical undertones (good vs evil).
Catherine/Cathy/Kate is my favorite character -- she knows what's up. 😏
On a personal note: this book has been on my physical TBR for more than 17 years and has traveled with me from Japan to Hawaii to California, and now Washington. Would I have appreciated this novel if I had read it before now? NO, I don't think so. Is there a lesson here? I'm not sure, but I do recommend buying the books you want to read as a placeholder and read them at the time that's right for you.
Catherine/Cathy/Kate is my favorite character -- she knows what's up. 😏
On a personal note: this book has been on my physical TBR for more than 17 years and has traveled with me from Japan to Hawaii to California, and now Washington. Would I have appreciated this novel if I had read it before now? NO, I don't think so. Is there a lesson here? I'm not sure, but I do recommend buying the books you want to read as a placeholder and read them at the time that's right for you.