Of Mice and Men: A Review

Tonight, I finished Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. I mentioned last week that I was starting it, and was very excited because I loved Steinbeck's Travels With Charley. Well, I have mixed feelings about this one.

While part of me really enjoyed it (I love his writing style and the character development), the plot line was only mildly interesting and I really disliked the ending (which I won't spoil for you, if like me, you never read it in high school). I probably won't be rereading this again, but I'm glad I read it once - I feel like it is a literary work that is often acknowledged both in culture and in the literary world, and having the reference point will be very helpful later in life.

I'd give this book 3/5 stars - worth the (quick) read.

What's up next? I'm glad you asked! Next, I'll be reading Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov - a book I am super excited about!

Saturday Reads

Currently reading, and obsessing over, Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men. Unlike about 98% of schools nationwide, we didn't cover it in elementary or high school, so I decided to give it a try now. I absolutely adored Steinbeck's Travels with Charley so I have high hopes for this short novel. I'm about a third of the way through, and I am definitely intrigued.