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submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by fujiwood@lemmy.world to c/books@lemmy.world
 

It's been weeks since I began reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck and I've been seriously slacking on reading this book.

I've decided to sit down and knock out 150 pages today. Wish me luck!

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[–] falidorn@lemmy.world 11 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I really hated Steinbeck because of required reading in school. I’d decried him at every opportunity since. I dunno what made me take a third chance a few years ago, or honestly a proper chance of my own choosing, but I somehow landed on East of Eden. The book did not disappoint; I was deeply engrossed in it from start to finish. Five stars from me (which I don’t do often) and I really hope you enjoy it.