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East of Eden

Written by: John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Richard Poe
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 The masterpiece of Steinbeck’s later years, East of Eden is a sprawling epic 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. Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Scary

What the critics say

"A novel planned on the grandest possible scale...One of those occasions when a writer has aimed high and then summoned every ounce of energy, talent, seriousness, and passion of which he was capable...It is an entirely interesting and impressive book."
—The New York Herald Tribune

"A fantasia and myth...a strange and original work of art."
—The New York Times Book Review

"A moving, crying pageant with wilderness strengths."
—Carl Sandburg

"When the book club ended a year ago, I said I would bring it back when I found the book that was moving…and this is a great one. I read it for myself for the first time and then I had some friends read it. And we think it might be the best novel we've ever read!"
—Oprah Winfrey

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loved this book, excellent narrative and engaging story. this book had me finding excuses to continue listening

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deeper meanings then on the surface based in reality and relatable flawed characters, Cain and Able symbolism through out and the concept that evil is a choice.

intertwining tale

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Awesome book by one of the greatest authors of all time. I will try another one soon. Thank you for producing the Audible version.

Awesome book

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Read the book many years ago, was looking for a classic to listen to. I was hooked early, Story was narrated well and ended too soon ☺️

Well done

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It’s been quite a while since I’ve listened to something this captivating. It’s rare for a book to bring me to tears of joy! He must read and it won’t be in my last time listening to this one. I wish I could give it 10 stars.

Simply beautiful

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