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Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Start date: June 1, 2016

Finish date: June 30, 2016

Discussion: Group Read Archive 2014-16

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Aug 16, 2014 Hrishi rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

I've been meaning to read John Steinbeck forever. My earliest memory of the name is an old copy of East of Eden in my parent's bookcase, which I often looked at but somehow never read. As part of my reading challenge he has always been one of the 'aspiration' authors I wanted to read. Of Mice And Men seemed the perfect amuse bouche to get a taste of his writing.

Suffice it to say, I loved it. This is the little novelette that could! Written like a play, it is one of the most evocative pieces of w ...more

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Dec 19, 2019 Jane rated it really liked it

Shelves: r-g-bookclub, z2019

I was always kind of intimidated by John Steinbeck. Which is weird, when you look through the classics I already read (like Moby dick), I was still always hesitant to pick up anything by him. Since this novella was short and popular it seemed to be a good book to start with. I was amazed about how enjoyable Steinbecks writing style is. It kind of reminded me of Stephen King (especially the book Blaze), if I am allowed to even say that or compare the two haha.
I loved how everything came together ...more

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