About this Event
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?
Event venue & nearby stays
Bookazine Landmark, Shops 314-315, 3/F, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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