A review by jennifer1130
Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

challenging dark emotional informative sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

I first read this book in high-school and the name of the book stuck with me but 20 years on I'd completely forgotten the storyline. Flash forward to a kindle 99p deal and a desire to revisit some of my childhood texts I gave this a go. Now I know why this book title stuck with me, it's depressing, challenging story filled with death, mental struggles, racism and misogyny is quite a memorable one. This 1937 book is well written, engaging, short and a page turner where white rich men rule all and everyone else tries to find their place inbetween. A historic piece of its time which will stick with me again I'm sure.
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