Reviews tagging 'Violence'

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

112 reviews

todrick_the_tree's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

oh lord, what the f**k

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Murder

harpsbooks's review against another edition

dark sad slow-paced

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

2.0

Title was very misleading, no mice. Tbh was pretty boring. The entire book is just dialogue and nothing happens for the majority of the book. Was disappointed. The book felt pointless and stupid. Terrible classic. (forced to read for school)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death and Death

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Gun violence, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, Murder, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment

kaitlynkelly33's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Death, Racial slurs, Violence, and Murder

lottiebrooks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

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

5.0

I will never give a classic less than 5 stars because who tf am I to disagree :) 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gun violence and Racial slurs

Moderate: Racism and Violence

lucy_fabulous's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Murder

natrat02's review against another edition

challenging emotional 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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Violence, and Murder

robyn1998's review against another edition

reflective tense fast-paced

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

4.0

I liked this for what it was. It was very accessible and the writing kept me interested, especially the sense of place. I will probably read more of John Steinbeck's work once I'm ready to tolerate a large dose of racism and misogyny again. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Murder

pikkumarja's review against another edition

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No

2.25

Kirjan pituuteen nähden (noin 140 sivua) lukemiseen meni tuskaisen kauan. Tämä ei ollut minulle, enkä ihan suoraan sanottuna ymmärrä klassikkoasemaa, koska kirja kuvaa ihmisyyttä niin vastenmielisellä tavalla, ettei samaistumispintaa ihmisyyteen edes ole näin lukijalla. Toisaalta saattaa olla, että ihmisille, jotka eivät tiedä mitään vammaisuudesta, kirja uppoaisi paremmin. Ja ehkä sellaisille henkilöille, joille riittää yksi nainen kirjan hahmokaartissa ja ei haittaa, vaikka n-sana mainitaan aika monta kertaa.

Ei tämä siis kyllä ihan umpisurkea ollut ja onpahan nyt luettu.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death, Racism, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, and Abandonment

ameliasbooks's review against another edition

adventurous dark reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Men have to do what men have to do?

(I read an edition with notes, which was quite helpful and let me getting more out of this story than expected.)

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

aquarius_bitch's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Violence, and Murder