Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The book is a tragic tale of two displaced ranch workers during the Great Depression in California. The two main characters, an intelligent but uneducated man and his mentally disabled companion, dream of owning their own piece of land. However, their dreams are thwarted by circumstances beyond their control, leading to a heart-wrenching conclusion. The book explores themes of friendship, dreams, loneliness, and the harsh realities of the American Dream.
The 216th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1333
Since this book was first published in 1937, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1333.0.
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