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A review by sic_vic
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The story was quick and interesting. I was really rooting for the 2 main characters, and made me emotional throughout the story. I have an issue with the racism in this book. If you’re going to read this book, make sure to reflect and understand why the use of the n word is dehumanizing.
Spolier
The ending really got me because George did try his best to protect him even til the end. There is foreshadowing in like chapter 3 when Carlson shoots Candy’s dog. Candy is not only upset at the death of his dog, but also at the fact that he didn’t shoot the dog himself. In the ending George shoots Lennie in the most human way which was him letting Lennie know that he wasn’t mad at him. Also he allowed Lennie to think of the thing he loved most, rabbits. Lennie died happy which would have been different if Curly did it instead. George cared for Lennie even when if he had to make a sacrifice.
Spolier
The ending really got me because George did try his best to protect him even til the end. There is foreshadowing in like chapter 3 when Carlson shoots Candy’s dog. Candy is not only upset at the death of his dog, but also at the fact that he didn’t shoot the dog himself. In the ending George shoots Lennie in the most human way which was him letting Lennie know that he wasn’t mad at him. Also he allowed Lennie to think of the thing he loved most, rabbits. Lennie died happy which would have been different if Curly did it instead. George cared for Lennie even when if he had to make a sacrifice.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Racism