Review of 'East of Eden' on 'Storygraph'
5 stars
This has to be one of the best novels, I've ever read. True, it's a big commitment, but the sprawling storyline and the character development give this story an unprecedented depth.
Paperback
English language
Published April 29, 1984 by Penguin Books.
THE MARK OF CAIN...
This is the story of two families borne by the current that long ago brought settlers to California--and of a woman so evil, so depraved, that even her children must reenact the ancient drama that exiled mankind to the east of Eden... --back cover
This has to be one of the best novels, I've ever read. True, it's a big commitment, but the sprawling storyline and the character development give this story an unprecedented depth.