Reviews

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

joshburtwistle's review against another edition

3.0

This is one of those classics I felt like I'd read even though I hadn't. The result is that there were no surprises here, but there's still lots to appreciate in its careful construction and earthiness and desperate sadness.

amyw2's review against another edition

5.0

According to the American Library Association, this is one of the top 100 most banned books.
Why not read a banned book?

storyphile's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Rape

ilman002's review against another edition

5.0

This is, arguably, the best book about friendship ever written.

hansje501's review against another edition

challenging informative mysterious sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

dyzphoriia's review against another edition

5.0

This book ruined my life

redempta's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

lisa_reads_a_lot's review against another edition

4.0

Well...this was hard for me to get through but it turned out to be not so bad. I'm actually glad I read it.

prosebeforehoes's review against another edition

dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

leoward123's review against another edition

dark hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0