Reviews tagging 'Ableism'

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

138 reviews

emma_lillian's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Gun violence, Ableism, Animal death, Death, and Misogyny

mxdisonelizxbeth's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Ableism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Sexism and Animal death

beaniequeenie's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death

Minor: Racism and Ableism

leftandleaving_'s review against another edition

emotional sad medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Racial slurs, and Animal death

Moderate: Ableism

hannahstvns's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.0

Did not enjoy reading this, although I can appreciate Steinbeck’s social commentary and descriptive imagery.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Mental illness, Murder, Death, Ableism, Racial slurs, and Racism

kbealko's review against another edition

emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Sexism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Racism, Racial slurs, Murder, Misogyny, Mental illness, Gun violence, Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty

williamgideon's review against another edition

dark fast-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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Death, Racial slurs, and Racism

Moderate: Sexism and Ableism

ysabelreads's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

i read this book for secondary school when I was probably 14/15. It was my favourite book we discussed in English, making me hesitant to read it again. 2 years ago I read another Steinbeck book again for class (university this time) and enjoyed his writing again, so I read 'Grapes of Wrath' and thoroughly enjoyed. whilst on Christmas holiday this year, I decided to go back to my first Steinbeck book to see if it held up... I'm glad to say it did. Steinbeck writes so beautifully, so descriptive and so to the point. This book is 100 pages, and yet the characters are well developed, the plot moves quickly enough that you aren't bored and yet slowly enough for you to take in the characters their pasts and desires, and yet it doesn't finish with you feeling empty/needing more. Yes, there is ableism, racism and misogyny but all these things help make up the context of the story and the characters actions and thought processes. 15 year old me knew what was up, I'm so glad this book stood the test of time, I love you Steinbeck!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, Ableism, and Misogyny

christaftersunset's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense fast-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Alcohol

Minor: Domestic abuse

mermaidsherbet's review against another edition

challenging dark slow-paced

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

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Animal death, Domestic abuse, and Murder