East of Eden.
by John. Steinbeck
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Author: John. SteinbeckEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Published)
Published: 1995
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 602
Publisher: Book of the Month Club
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Book Review: THE great American novel?
Summary: 5 Stars
I've always wondered why Grapes of Wrath got the Pulitzer Prize more general acclaim, because East of Eden moved me more. Sure, they both bear many trademarks of great literature--timeless themes, universal characters yet detailed descriptions, intellectually challenging yet emotionally resonant, and so forth--but really, is the story of a family that migrates any grander than the story of a family that mostly stays in the same place?
To summarize this tome is beyond my skill, and I believe its relevance is so widespread that I'll only point out a few types of readers for whom East of Eden would NOT apply: anyone who's always gotten along perfectly with their parents and siblings; anyone who's always had perfect romantic relationships; anyone who's always understood perfectly what they want to do with their lives. But unless you fit those criteria, buy it, and buy it now.
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