East of Eden by John Steinbeck

East of Eden

John Steinbeck

778 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

East of Eden is a work in which Steinbeck created his most mesmerizing characters and explored his most enduring themes: the mystery of identity, the inexplicability of love, and the murderous consequences of love's absence. Adapted for the 1955 f...

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Moods

reflective 83%
emotional 73%
challenging 41%
dark 37%
sad 37%
hopeful 29%
inspiring 28%
tense 19%
adventurous 15%
funny 6%
mysterious 6%
informative 5%
relaxing 4%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

slow 59%
medium 38%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 49% | It's complicated: 43% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Average rating

4.43

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