[snide]

I read East of Eden every couple years. I find it settles me and makes me believe in the goodness of Humans every time I read it.

[syndacks]

So this is one of the few books that I have re-read. First I read it in high school, secondly as an adult. I was severely let down. I'd go into details why, but I think this sums it up pretty well: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_of_Eden_(novel)#Reception

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