Why you should read EAST OF EDEN by John Steinbeck

[@Sarah_Jean86]

East of Eden was such a rewarding reading experience! I was intimidated by East of Eden and found the right time to read it a couple months ago. It started off slow, but trust me, the book picks up and you will be glad you gave this classic your time. Looking forward to rereading this in the future.

[@MOHvsCOD]

My favorite book of all time. I read it once a year and am still finding new and interesting things to think about.

[@Doradexplora]

Same. Re-reading for the 3rd time, and my perspectives keep changing.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Probably my favourite book of all time. Your description of his style is excellent.

[@thomasdantas]

Thou mayest read this book

[@dom_mld]

The reverse is also true: thou mayest not :-)

[@rjrastapopoulos1595]

No. Do thou read this book.

[@williampdozier]

IYKYK

[@mayadiakova]

😭😭😭😭😭

[@4Skyler]

Timshel

[@99breyerproblems13]

I’m a third of the way through and love it. I read the first few pages spontaneously walking through the countryside and it was so immersive and magic. Definitely can’t wait to finish. A beautiful summary of the narrative feel and overall concept 👌 your videos are spot on! 😊

[@stuffbenlikes]

I push this book on people, it's so amazing!

[@Taken4Granted_]

This book has been rotting on my shelf for a while and I need to get to it

[@williampdozier]

Was in the same boat until recently

[@Fisher_J2]

Most important novel I’ve ever read

[@luizspindola]

I've read Of Mice and Men and The Pearl a couple of years ago. Now I just finished East of Eden and it was wonderful! I believe it must be an even better read for Americans. So many parallels between this book and the book of Genesis. Samuel Hamilton does have a Godlike thing about him. Lee is like the holy spirit and Salinas is definitely the Eden. And of course, the many Cain and Abel comparisons through the generations...

[@ignamagan]

That book is at my house and, having read "The grapes of wrath" I have thought that I better tried other writers, but you convinced me when you talk about wisdom. I have reached a state in my life, where I know that is exactly what I look for in a book. All of those "cursed poets", and "tormented souls" are no good for me; I WANT USEFUL KNOWLEGE. That doesn´t mean "happy litterature", actually The grapes of Wrath is quite painful, but you have an inteligent mind that looks at life and tries to make sense out of it. Dostoievsky for example, is it really that big a thing? You come out of his books worse than you entered, although they are entertaining, no doubt. Now I am reading "The golden notebook" by Doris Lessing and it is also very useful litterature, because its observational depth in enrichening and it opens your mind. Although maybe you find more questions than answers in this one. I think litterature should go together with KNOWLEDGE OF REALITY and any aesthetic of confusion and caos and nihilism should only be accepted as a marginal experiment. That is my opinion, yes.

[@ahmedraza3381]

So happy you’re back to making content!

[@jacobmoniz2526]

That wasn’t a water bottle.

[@catbabetamayo]

It was a beautiful book! Now I want to read more of Steinbeck

[@haroldleboeuf8648]

One of my favorite books. Love Steinbeck.

[@johnalderete5328]

I’m originally from California. I’ve been to Monterey and Salinas numerous times (The Steinbeck museum is a must if you’re ever in the area). So I’ve always wanted to really get into Steinbeck. The Grapes of Wrath was the novel I most associated with Steinbeck(in terms of great works) growing up. I finally read it earlier this year and was a little let down. This isn’t an objective assessment. I fully understand and respect Steinbeck’s position in the landscape of American literature. It’s simply a subjective, personal assessment. Still, East of Eden seems to have surpassed, or starting to surpassing, Grapes. At least from what I’ve seen/heard on the internet. I eventually want to get to it before I decide Steinbeck isn’t one of my guys.

[@jg769]

Great video. Thank you for sharing. I saw the movie years ago but you have motivated to get the book.

[@kingsleycasper]

Since we're halfwayish through the year I'd love a video from you on what you'd maybe like to read by the time the year ends

[@borlove21]

You inspired me to pick the book up William, thank you! ❤

[@rondawallis957]

Loved this book! I read it thirty five years ago. I need to read it again!

[@MarkIsero]

Great book. Thank you for reviewing it.

[@TerryGrier]

One of my all time favs !

[@charlieteirney4252]

im working on the tv show EoE right now in New Zealand, I feel I should read this

[@tomhudson6557]

my favourite book

[@Dawnsbookreviews]

I have to say it's already July and so far this is my favorite book of 2024.....❤

[@RyanLisbon]

Wanted to watch but after seeing Dan Brown in the background retching into the toilet bowl as it played in the background.

[@flourfriend]

I just finished it. Amazing.

[@TerryGrier]

Love your work brother... But I would love your hot take of why you showcase DAN BROWN in the background... :)

[@rjrastapopoulos1595]

I don't know why Dan Brown gets such flak. I always enjoyed reading his books. I personally think they are excellent page-turners.

[@MarthaUgarte-c4k]

My favorite book!

[@KrabLewis]

Finished lonesome dove, working on east of Eden-I’m not scared of the big ones and kind of prefer them 😂 so what’s next ?

[@florence2720]

omg I literally know someone called dilliam wozier

[@Beekeeper8011]

What is the white book with the dog on it next to prisoner of azkaban?

[@williampdozier]

The Unbearable Lightness of Being

[@Beekeeper8011]

@@williampdozier thanks

[@DanceDaily]

Hey William, are you from Durham? I used to live there.

[@williampdozier]

Yep, but mostly I grew up in Chapel Hill

[@kingsleycasper]

Great video!

[@hhah23]

I guess this is my sign

[@williampdozier]

Yes. ‘Tis.

[@davidmusicmaker]

You convinced me to drink water out of a bottle.

[@reek459]

As a FAN .... dude a basket case

[@doladutta-roy8937]

You do digress. Nothing said about t the book