Jess’s Reviews > East of Eden > Status Update

Okay well now I’m worried about Aron.. and Cal is seeming like a much more well-adjusted human? Hmmmmm..

Abra had some fantastic insight on Aron — he has some serious mommy issues 😬

OK SO! Cal got rounded up and jailed for hanging out at a gambling parlour but it turned out to be a huge blessing!

He connected with Adam, who finally had an epiphany that he didn’t know his sons at all.

Cal encountered Kate, which I was super worried about.. but he realized some important things about himself and that he is not doomed to the same fate as his mother!

I feel more hopeful about the ending.

Oh mannn I was not looking forward to saying goodbye to Lee! Pleasantly surprised he is back!

Ohh this book is sad as heck! The Hamiltons.. Dessie and Tom. How heartbreaking.

We finally got to know Cal and Aron better and just like the book was foreshadowing, they are very much like their father and uncle. Or Cain and Abel.

The twist with Charles passing away right before Adam finally decided to write him.. so sad! What a sad book.

Wanted to add:
- Adam did go confront Cathy/Kate in Salinas and the spell was finally broken for him. She doesn’t hold power over him anymore. Really happy to see that! But he seems like such a tragic character, I can’t help but feel like he doesn’t have a happy ending?
- Samuel passed away and I’m going to miss him! Curious if his family will stay intwined with the Trasks.

Been a long time since I last read but here’s where I’m jumping in today.
In the aftermath of Samuel’s funeral, Lee told Adam he wants to leave and give his dream of owning a bookshop a real shot.

Adam finally knows about “Kate” in Salinas... I’m worried about him but excited to see what happens if he goes to see her.

The Hamiltons are such a sweet family. They’re nice to read about.

Also I didn’t realize that the narrator IS John Steinbeck?! I only realized when his father, Ernest Steinbeck, was introduced. My mind is blown. Is this his actual family history? Or carefully-woven folklore...

Well at least the twins finally have names!

Cathy is now Kate.

UMMMMM... CATHY!!! WHYYYYY?!?

Are we ever going to find out her motives? The beginning of this chapter hinted that we wouldn’t.. it’s beyond understanding I guess?

Poor Adam...