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"To a monster, the norm must seem monstrous, since everyone is normal to himself."
btw cathy is soooooo sneaky and manipulative!! Her character, right off the bat, is so complex that even when she's manipulating someone in the story, she is also manipulating you, the reader!
— Oct 10, 2026 06:57PM
btw cathy is soooooo sneaky and manipulative!! Her character, right off the bat, is so complex that even when she's manipulating someone in the story, she is also manipulating you, the reader!
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Focusing on Adam's POV at the beginning of his and his brother's conflicts makes Charles's outbursts much more confusing! This felt so different because, in the show, we could clearly see how jealous Charles was of his brother. In the novel, you have no idea.
— Oct 06, 2026 08:36PM
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So intrigued to read this story after watching the show! Yes, I know I'm doing things a little backwards, but going into the show, I knew that the story would be different than the book.
In addition, I am very interested in studying this in a more academic sense, to identify the retelling of Cain and Abel and its translation to Steinbeck's story on the ideas of who is truly evil and who is truly good.
— Oct 05, 2026 03:05PM
In addition, I am very interested in studying this in a more academic sense, to identify the retelling of Cain and Abel and its translation to Steinbeck's story on the ideas of who is truly evil and who is truly good.
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Oct 12, 2026 08:06AM
Oh interesting, I just saw a tiktok that said the show really humanized her you'll have to report back!!
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Yes!! It definitely focuses more on her POV in the earlier episodes which is so interesting because you're torn by the question on whether she's protecting herself or just plain crazy!