A review by carlyreads77
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

Somehow I've gone my entire life without knowing what happens at the end of this story. I knew there was a twist, and yet I still didn't expect what happened. Steinbeck crafted the most fantastically heartbreaking story of loyalty and friendship and mercy that I've ever experienced. Read it.

"Take off your hat, Lennie. The air feels fine."
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