It’s been weeks since I began reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and I’ve been seriously slacking on reading this book.

I’ve decided to sit down and knock out 150 pages today. Wish me luck!

    • edwardbear
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      21 days ago

      Easily, a top 5 for me. The way he describes his characters is so real, I can easily find living people like that.

    • fujiwoodOP
      2·
      21 days ago

      I have a feeling by the end of it I will too.

  • falidorn
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    21 days ago

    I really hated Steinbeck because of required reading in school. I’d decried him at every opportunity since. I dunno what made me take a third chance a few years ago, or honestly a proper chance of my own choosing, but I somehow landed on East of Eden. The book did not disappoint; I was deeply engrossed in it from start to finish. Five stars from me (which I don’t do often) and I really hope you enjoy it.

    • fujiwoodOP
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      21 days ago

      I am and to make matters even better(imo) it’s raining!

  • Tangent5280
    6·
    21 days ago

    And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.

  • PanaX
    72·
    21 days ago

    It took me damn near 6 months to read that tomb. One of the first large books I tackled. It’s worth it. Don’t forget to watch the Kazan film after!

    • fujiwoodOP
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      21 days ago

      Wow, that is a long time! I’m hoping I get through it a bit faster. I have more I want to read. :)

      I’ll look into the movie too. Thanks!

    • fujiwoodOP
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      21 days ago

      This is my first book from Steinbeck and I have the opposite opinion on his writing.

      I’m really enjoy it. There’s just been too many events happening that haven’t allowed me the peace of mind to sit and read.

  • A_norny_mousse@feddit.org
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    21 days ago

    John Steinbeck books are everywhere: in giveaway boxes, on my father’s bookshelf, in every library. I’m ashamed to say that’s the only reason I have never read any.

    How does he fare in readability?

    • fujiwoodOP
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      21 days ago

      I was the same way. So many recommendations for Of Mice and Men and The Grapes of Wrath kept me from reading.

      I’m glad I allowed myself to be influenced to read this work. So far it’s a wonderful read. It’s very descriptive and the analysis of the characters, I think, is good.