East of Eden by John Steinbeck

I had read this book in high school, and just remembered liking it, but didn't remember too much more than that except that it was about two brothers. So, when I was given it last summer, I was stoked to read it again. I started it in Costa Rica, so I had a lot of time to read it , and I love that, when I really have time to read and get into a book.

It doesn't only talk about two brothers, but several different families and generations of brothers who, to put it really basically, represent good and evil, and how they are in everyone of us to different degrees.

There is one woman, who even as a little girl, doesn't have the guilt of doing bad things, and she knows how, and does manipulate everyone around her to do whatever she wants. She is able to read people and see thier weaknesses and play off those to tortue them and get whatever she wants from them.

At the other end of the spectrum, there is a boy, who doesn't understand why people would do anyting bad and always gives people the benefit of the doubt. He is genuinely innocent and giving and loving.

These are just a few of the fascinating, well develpoed characters in this book, I would highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read.