A review by chandranolynne
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

challenging dark emotional reflective sad slow-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

This book was incredible. Sometimes I feel bad about how many classics I haven't read, and then this happens. I definitely do not feel as though I would have had the same appreciation for this book if I had read it when I was younger. I read this book exactly when I was meant to read it!