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East of Eden - John Steinback

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  • 31-10-2006 6:40pm
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    BossArky
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    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.


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    Andy-Pandy
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    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.


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    Crucifix
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    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.


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    Andy-Pandy
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    snip.


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


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


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    BossArky
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    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.


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


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


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    BossArky
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    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.


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