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Of Mice and Men by John Steinback


⛰ What It's About

Its about 2 Men who have been travelling together, working in farms, hoping for a better future where they own their piece of land and “live of the fat of the land”. One of them is dim witted giant, who like soft things but has a habit of breaking them accidentally. The other one is a comparatively small man who is smart, he take cares of the giant and stays with him in times of adversity. He has to make a decision when the giant commits a new crime.

🔍 How I Discovered It

Pints with Aquinas Matt Fradd recommended it

🧠 Thoughts

  • The book is small but very impactful.
  • Book presents a clear picture of what is happening with only using a few words.

What I Liked About It

  • I liked the overarching story
  • Characters and their motivations seemed real and relatable

What I Didn't Like About It

  • It got me hyped for nothing. Even though the ending was heart breaking and tragic, the hype around the book made me expect something that was not there

🥰 Who Would Like It?

  • Everyone who likes a short and insightful read
  • Who like to read about motivations of people and human nature
  • People who like Mid western setup

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