A review by spartanjess
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

5.0

This is a dark and emotional novella by Steinbeck. The Great Depression was a difficult time for many and Steinbeck manages to capture that in a short amount of time - the struggles, hopes, friendships, and more. It is brilliantly written to attach you to the story quickly painting a picture you can easily envision. It also provides a lot of food for thought and discussion. I am glad I revisited this tale that I hadn’t read since high school.
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