East of Eden
- ISBN13: 9780670033041
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
This sprawling and often brutal novel, set in the rich farmlands of California’s Salinas Valley, follows the intertwined destinies of two families–the Trasks and the Hamiltons–whose generations helplessly reenact the fall of Adam and Eve and the poisonous rivalry of Cain and Abel. “A strange and original work of art.”–New York Times Book Review. (Literature/Classics)… More >>
I thought this book was a waste of my time. it may have emotion… but it is riddled with chapters that contain little relevance to the plot! Save yourself and don’t bother.
Rating: 1 / 5
a story of family
a story of men
a story of boys
a story of betrayl and redemption
a story of enlightenment
Rating: 5 / 5
I find it hard to read a book whose characters I have not respect for. I never had any reason to care what happened to these people.
That is what I wrote, when I read the 1st 1/2 of the book. I hated the first 1/2, but then when I read the 2nd half it was a lot better… But it won’t let me change my review…
Rating: 1 / 5
This book was yellow and old. I did not want to touch it and threw it away. Condion of book appaling.
Rating: 1 / 5
Why is this a bad choice for anyone looking for lesiure reading? First, it is incredibly long, around 600 pages if I remember correct. Second, it is very difficult to follow due to the number of characters involved and number of plots going on. Third, and most importantly, it is incredibly boring. This book is completely uninteresting and turning the pages becomes more of chore than a pleasure.
If memory serves, this book was to be Steinbeck’s crowning jewel. Thus, it comes off as contrived and, as with all things overly planned, too complex.
Rating: 1 / 5