> Steinbeck Like East of Eden with its uplifting themes like abusive childhoods, survivor guilt leading to suicide and abusive narcissism? But I jest, there a

> Steinbeck Like East of Eden with its uplifting themes like abusive childhoods, survivor guilt leading to suicide and abusive narcissism? But I jest, there are uplifting moments and themes of redemption and the good in humanity. I'm inclined to agree that it'd be a much better choice than Lord of the Flies.