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nohadon's review against another edition
fast-paced
4.75
Of Mice and Men is a classic work of American literature for a reason. Steinbeck elegantly crafts evocative descriptions of pastoralism and the American dream together with well formed, deep characters in less pages than most books. Steinbeck must have been a master of “killing his darlings”.
Of Mice and Men tells the story of two men, George and Lennie as they travel to and start work as hands on a ranch. But the real story here is not the work they do on the ranch, but the dreams they have for their future, and the realities that stand in their way. Of Mice and Men is a classic in my opinion because the pain of a lost ambition is a near universal experience, and Of Mice and Men tell the best the story.
Of Mice and Men tells the story of two men, George and Lennie as they travel to and start work as hands on a ranch. But the real story here is not the work they do on the ranch, but the dreams they have for their future, and the realities that stand in their way. Of Mice and Men is a classic in my opinion because the pain of a lost ambition is a near universal experience, and Of Mice and Men tell the best the story.
thepetitepunk's review against another edition
4.0
It’s that time of the summer where I start to feel bad (who’s judging me? no one probably) that I have read very few classics that were apparently part of everyone’s school curriculum but mine. So, I attempt to fix that. Here is another random burst of motivation to force myself to read crusty old literature that I don’t actually have any interest in reading.
Surprisingly, I liked this one.
Surprisingly, I liked this one.
anfaal's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
goodreads123's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dangg140's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
shawn_of_the_read's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
fruitsaladsk's review against another edition
emotional
informative
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
connie_joy's review against another edition
5.0
I am currently sobbing. These hundred pages of writing have had more impact on me than many 600 page books.
It tells of a dream - a dream shared by every man to set foot on that ranch. A dream never fulfilled or realised. A dream to belong, to be secure. A dream of land. Land that is fertile and fecund, where reward is often reaped. This dream of land represents so much for each person in this short novel, for a wealth of different reasons.
The people in this book are (in my mind) just that. They are not simply characters, they are people. That is how deeply I felt this book. Every pang of loneliness, feeling of isolation and in the end despair I felt so keenly.
A truly tragic novel, everything beautiful turned ugly. Any hope was quashed. Each time something seemed within reach it slipped away. The world, this harsh land simply would not bear them fruit.
It tells of a dream - a dream shared by every man to set foot on that ranch. A dream never fulfilled or realised. A dream to belong, to be secure. A dream of land. Land that is fertile and fecund, where reward is often reaped. This dream of land represents so much for each person in this short novel, for a wealth of different reasons.
The people in this book are (in my mind) just that. They are not simply characters, they are people. That is how deeply I felt this book. Every pang of loneliness, feeling of isolation and in the end despair I felt so keenly.
A truly tragic novel, everything beautiful turned ugly. Any hope was quashed. Each time something seemed within reach it slipped away. The world, this harsh land simply would not bear them fruit.
someone_in_despair's review against another edition
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5