Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

95 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics literary dark emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Streetwise George and his big, childlike friend Lennie are drifters, searching for work in the fields and valleys of California. They have nothing except the clothes on their back, and a hope that one day they'll find a place of their own and live...

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Community Reviews Summary of 79,263 reviews

Moods

sad 75%
emotional 67%
dark 56%
reflective 35%
tense 25%
challenging 18%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 7%
funny 4%
informative 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 19% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 46% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.65

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