East of Eden - John Steinback

BossArky · 31-10-2006 5:40pm #1

Just started East of Eden by Steinback. Having read and really enjoyed "The Grapes of Wrath" towards the end of last year I thought it was time to go back to his stuff.

The man has such a way with words. Makes you want to pull down the shades and just sit there reading and rereading his observations and comments on ordinary folk. Excellent stuff.

Andy-Pandy · 31-10-2006 9:00pm

I loved Grapes of Wrath and Of MIce and Man, Ive been meaning to add this to my to read pile for a while. Let me know if its up with those two books.

Crucifix · 31-10-2006 9:04pm

I read East of Eden this summer (my first Steinback) and just fell in love with it. The writing is just fantastic, particularly the pacing; the slow meandering epic quality to it.
Also I bought of Mice and Men a few days ago, and it's next on my to read pile.

Andy-Pandy · 31-10-2006 9:12pm

snip.

crybaby · 01-11-2006 11:25pm

amazing book if you like his rambling epic style books then go get winter of our discontent next

BossArky · 02-11-2006 9:27am

Yeah I like his rambling alright. Got through 75 pages last night. He is some man for the human observations.

BossArky · 11-11-2006 11:54pm

Finished "East of Eden" this afternoon. Interesting how he included himself as a character (a very minor one) in the book. Any more detailed info on that? I couldn't find much for the past 10 mins on wiki or google.

Attractive Nun · 12-11-2006 12:04am

Without adding any spoilers, the ending of East of Eden is fantastic. One of my favourite books.

cue · 12-11-2006 9:46am

Must check it out. I read cannery row twice already. Lovely read

BossArky · 17-11-2006 11:35am

Apparently Steinbeck wrote this book for his two son's. Within the book there is much conflict between brothers i.e. Adam and C???, plus Adams sons Aron and Cal.

East of Eden - John Steinback

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