East of Eden Page Vs. Screen Book Club

With Netflix's epic 7-part limited series dropping October 1, it’s time to revisit John Steinbeck’s masterpiece, East of Eden!

We’ll dive into Steinbeck's novel and discuss our thoughts on Zoe Kazan's new adaptation - which brings the complex Cathy Ames front and center.

Ultimately, we'll answer the big question: which was better, the page or the screen?

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Grab your favorite drink, bring your hot takes, and let's talk free will, family drama, and book-to-screen adaptations!

📅 When: Thursday, 29 October | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

📍 Where: Bookazine Landmark

🍿 Prep: Read the book and/or watch the series, then join the debate!

(Bonus points if you've seen the 1955 film adaptation, too!)

We'll discuss questions like:

• The Scope: How does putting Cathy Ames at the center alter the book's epic moral tug-of-war?
• The Cast: Do Florence Pugh, Christopher Abbott, and Joseph Zada match the characters you pictured on the page?
• The Themes: Did Netflix successfully translate Steinbeck’s ultimate message - Timshel (thou mayest) - to the screen?