Of Mice and Men

Author: John Steinbeck
Genre: Fiction
Publisher: Covici Fried, 1937*
Pages: 112
Rating: Of Mice and Men

Synopsis: An unlikely pair, George and Lennie, two migrant workers in California during the Great Depression, grasp for their American Dream. They hustle work when they can can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. When they land jobs on a ranch in Salinas Valley, the fulfillment of their dream seems to be within their grasp. But even George cannot guard Lennie from the provocations, nor predict the consequences of Lennie's unswerving obedience to the things George taught him.

Review: Despite being an English major, there are very few classics that I actually enjoy. While this was a short, easy read I failed to see why it's considered a classic. It's clearly meant for a different place and time, but I think, for the most part, the story's message was lost on me.

*I read a version published in 2002, but included the original publisher information in this post.