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Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Kyrin Down & Juan Granados

Characters To Die For | East Of Eden (John Steinbeck) BOOK REVIEW

NOV 6, 202431 MIN
Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Characters To Die For | East Of Eden (John Steinbeck) BOOK REVIEW

NOV 6, 202431 MIN

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<p>Are people more cruel or simply the passing of time itself?<br /><br />'East Of Eden' by John Steinbeck is straight up one of the best books I've ever read. We follow various families across the generations as they live &amp; die in 19/20th century America. It's uplifting in some sections and then will follow up with a brutality that brings you to your knees. Easily some of the best written characters and dialogue that I've encountered in all my reading.<br /><br />Would love to hear your feedback and appreciate any support you wish to give :)<br /><br />Timeline:<br />(00:00:00) Intro<br />(00:05:49) Themes/Questions<br />(00:18:41) Author &amp; Extras<br />(00:26:19) Summary<br />(00:28:46) Value 4 Value<br />(00:30:08) Join Live!</p> <br /><br />Value 4 Value Support:<br />Boostagram: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/support</a><br />Paypal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcast</a><br /><br />Connect with Mere Mortals:<br />Website: <a href="https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/</a><br />Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReU</a><br />Twitter/X: <a href="https://twitter.com/meremortalspod" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/meremortalspod</a><br />Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/</a><br />TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcast</a>