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stevie1216's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I actually really enjoyed reading this book and I usually hate Steinbeck
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Cursing, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, and Blood
Moderate: Animal death, Toxic relationship, Violence, and Blood
politicat's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
3.0
the ending sure was sad but it didn’t leave me in shambles as much as i’d like it to. why the hell did he use the n word so much? i almost went crazy reading that one chapter where he used it over and over again i swear he could’ve just used Crooks name it’s not that hard. george loves lennie so much that kind of part is just heartbreaking but overall it’s a book. i’m really bad at ratings idfk i just don’t love it and don’t think id recommend it to anyone
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racism, Sexual violence, and Violence
tuesdayangel's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, and Murder
eleanorrigby's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, and Murder
ridhimagiri's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Misogyny
Moderate: Ableism, Bullying, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
slayne's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Misogyny, and Murder
knowmadic_369's review against another edition
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The thing with classics is that they sometimes are regarded as worthy and valuable simply because they are considered as classics. And even though I can definitely acknowledge the admirable qualities of Of Mice and Men I didn't particularly enjoy the read. I didn't really like the characters or how the events unfolded, but I also understand that that is my own subjective opinion. Nevertheless, I can't get myself giving this book more than a 3-star rating.
If you consider the literary devices used in the story, then it makes up for the unsavory characters and plot. John Steinbeck's writing of the novella was skillful, no doubt about that. I specifically enjoyed his scenic openings to chapters, which contrasted the remaining dialogue-heavy parts of the book. I can also appreciate the purpose of each character and each event in the short 100-page novella; each element had a role in the overall message of the book and was artfully executed. For deeper analysis, you'll find plenty imagery and allegories subtly interwoven in the text and you'll have more than enough material to dissect and analyse closely. Steinbeck definitely also had some insightful commentary on life in the U.S.A. that might even still be relevant to life today.
Praises aside, though, the representation of women in this book is appalling. That might also be part of the overall theme of the book, but it was the most off-putting aspect of the book for me personally.
If you consider the literary devices used in the story, then it makes up for the unsavory characters and plot. John Steinbeck's writing of the novella was skillful, no doubt about that. I specifically enjoyed his scenic openings to chapters, which contrasted the remaining dialogue-heavy parts of the book. I can also appreciate the purpose of each character and each event in the short 100-page novella; each element had a role in the overall message of the book and was artfully executed. For deeper analysis, you'll find plenty imagery and allegories subtly interwoven in the text and you'll have more than enough material to dissect and analyse closely. Steinbeck definitely also had some insightful commentary on life in the U.S.A. that might even still be relevant to life today.
Praises aside, though, the representation of women in this book is appalling. That might also be part of the overall theme of the book, but it was the most off-putting aspect of the book for me personally.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Racial slurs, and Murder
Moderate: Misogyny and Violence
Minor: Animal death
sarahsbookss's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Violence, and Toxic friendship
fluf's review against another edition
emotional
medium-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Murder
comfyreads's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i thought this book was pretty hard to get into without a lot of analysis until the end when everything fell into place. although it would definitely benefit from being read in a classroom, the ending was fairly satisfactory considering i didn’t see the point in the story existing for most of it. surprisingly i think now i would read it again one day. that being said the racism & misogyny is absolutely hard to sit through
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism
Moderate: Murder