The classic novel whhich established John Steinbeck as one of the world's most celebrated writers.
This is the story of George and Lennie, two itinerant farm workers - one of nimble wits, the other of huge physique - whose simple arrangement keeps them in work. but even his best friend and mentor cannot save Lennie from his worst enemy - his own strength...
Excellent writing, decent story, bad treatment of minorities. For some reason my copy is marked as a 'thriller'; I wouldn't label it as such. The pace stems mainly from the story being very short and it containing mainly dialogue.
Despite the heavy subject matter, Of Mice and Men didn't elicit much of an emotional response from me. Call me jaded, but it is hardly surprising that it doesn't end well for certain characters. I am especially annoyed by the fact that 'Curly's wife' didn't even deserve a name of her own.
