A review by spektriva
East of Eden by John Steinbeck

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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

5.0

How do I even begin to talk about this book? I have so many emotions and thoughts but lack the words. 

The writing is beyond beautiful, evocative and emotional. The characters—my god, the characters!—will stay with me, without a doubt, as well as their philosophies and struggles and triumphs. 

If I have to put into words all that I felt while reading this book: it is the most fundamentally human story I have ever come across.