Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

An intimate portrait of two men who cherish the slim bond between them and the dream they share in a world marred by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. Clinging to each other in their Loneliness and alienation, George and his simple-minded friend Lenny dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own—a couple of acres and a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits back in Hill Country where land is cheap. But after they come to work on a ranch in the fer- tile Salinas Valley of California, their hopes, like "the best laid schemes o' mice an' men," begin to go awry.

Of Mice and Men also represents an experiment in form, as Steinbeck described his work, "a kind of playable novel, written in novel form but so scened and set that it can be played as it stands." A rarity in American letters, it achieved remarkable success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three acclaimed films. Steinbeck's tale of commitment, loneliness, hope, and loss remains one of America's most widely read and beloved novels.

--front flap 

My review:

Mood? lighthearted

Pace? Slow

Plot- or character-driven? Plot

Strong character development?  It's complicated

Loveable characters? No

Diverse cast of characters? Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus? No

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Read for school I didn't like how it was with disabilities.