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Historical Fiction · ThoughtfulTwo California families and the old story of Cain and Abel
East of Eden
See it on Amazon1952Moderate readSlow pace
What it is about
Steinbeck’s 1952 saga follows the Trask and Hamilton families in the Salinas Valley, echoing the biblical story of brothers. He called it his most ambitious book.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a thoughtful mood and an unhurried pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: Family · Good and evil · California
Screen adaptation
East of Eden (1955)
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About the author
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