Why Luke loves this book
This is of course a classic, but I have never been particularly interested in Steinbeck. I think the best part of the book is that it immerses you into a very specific time and place in U.S. history. And the retelling of the Biblical story is certainly an interesting and poignant aspect of the plot.
20 authors picked East of Eden as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.
California's fertile Salinas Valley is home to two families whose destinies are fruitfully, and fatally, intertwined. Over the generations, between the beginning of the twentieth century and the end of the First World War, the Trasks and the Hamiltons will helplessly replay the fall of Adam and Eve and the murderous rivalry of Cain and Abel.
East of Eden was considered by Steinbeck to be his magnum opus, and its epic scope and memorable characters, exploring universal themes of love and identity, ensure it remains one of America's most enduring novels. This edition features a stunning new cover by renowned…
