Criticism:
East of Eden is an intricately written book for experienced readers. In its philosophical sense, it talks mainly about the past, destiny, and predestination- and the falseness of it all. It talks about how if you think that something conditions you, it will end up doing so; but if you
manage to separate yourself from that belief you will also separate you from those boundaries that you set up for yourself. The example of the past is given to make this point, for we see how a set of generations repeat the story of Cain and Abel because they believe that their blood leaves them no choice but to act in such a way. However, the cycle is broken when one character makes the choice of freeing himself at last. This choice comes with a strong statement that dominates the book, which is the idea of the word "Timshel", which means "thou mayest".
This book is very deep, and although it may seem quite slow, it is deeply emotional and aspires passions in the reader. Moreover, it will plant interesting thoughts in the reader and will leave a sense of fulfillment that only subtle and perfectly written books can leave. I recommend it especially to those who like Oscar Wilde's style of writing, but are looking for a book that is less dark and more open.
Author's official webpage: http://www.steinbeck.org/
East of Eden is an intricately written book for experienced readers. In its philosophical sense, it talks mainly about the past, destiny, and predestination- and the falseness of it all. It talks about how if you think that something conditions you, it will end up doing so; but if you
manage to separate yourself from that belief you will also separate you from those boundaries that you set up for yourself. The example of the past is given to make this point, for we see how a set of generations repeat the story of Cain and Abel because they believe that their blood leaves them no choice but to act in such a way. However, the cycle is broken when one character makes the choice of freeing himself at last. This choice comes with a strong statement that dominates the book, which is the idea of the word "Timshel", which means "thou mayest".
This book is very deep, and although it may seem quite slow, it is deeply emotional and aspires passions in the reader. Moreover, it will plant interesting thoughts in the reader and will leave a sense of fulfillment that only subtle and perfectly written books can leave. I recommend it especially to those who like Oscar Wilde's style of writing, but are looking for a book that is less dark and more open.
Author's official webpage: http://www.steinbeck.org/
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