A review by berrycreampuffs
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

dark emotional hopeful 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? It's complicated

4.5

A short, but soul-crushing book. The duo, George and Lenny, are victims of the tragedy of the tough times and tough circumstances. Steinbeck leads you to a picturesque image of precious brotherhood and hopeful outlooks on a better world; then, he cruelly pushes you down a rabbithole of depression as the characters face the pitiless depths of masculinity, disability, and the inescapable hold of the status quo. A great introductory book to Steinbeck! I hope to ready more of his works.