Overdo is a podcast about the books you've been meaning to read. This week Andrew and Craig are reading East of Eden by John Steinbeck. They will not shy away from spoiling specific story beats when necessary.
After 488 episodes, we finally return to ol' Johnny Steinbeck. East of Eden mixes autobiography, pastoral fiction, and Biblical allegory -- a cocktail that has dismayed critics and excited audiences for decades. We dig into what works in this sprawling story and what might leave some readers wanting more.