I don’t even know what I could say about this book that hasn’t already been said. East of Eden is my favorite book of all time, but I understand why Grapes is the one commonly read in schools. 

This story is cruel and upsetting and full of injustice. It’s such a poignant criticism of the systems that were in play during the dust bowl era, but is still resoundingly relevant today. 

It enraged me, it shocked me, it hit me right in the gut.