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Of Mice and Men

by John Steinbeck

3.8 out of 5, from 3,150 ratings from Hardcover readers

George and Lennie are migrant workers in 1930s California, one sharp and wary, the other huge and simple. They share a dream of owning a bit of land, but trouble follows Lennie wherever they go.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published
1937
Pace
Fast
Length
Short
Pages
162
Format
Standalone
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Read this if you want a very short, powerful story about friendship and fragile hope.

Skip this if you dislike sad endings or cruel treatment of animals and outsiders.

The feel

Content warnings

  • Death
  • Violence
  • Racism
  • Prejudice
  • Animal death

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Racial slurs
  • Gun violence
  • Murder
  • Misogyny
  • Animal cruelty
  • Death of a friend

Quick answers about Of Mice and Men

What is Of Mice and Men about?
George and Lennie are migrant workers in 1930s California, one sharp and wary, the other huge and simple. They share a dream of owning a bit of land, but trouble follows Lennie wherever they go.
Who should read Of Mice and Men?
Read it if you want a very short, powerful story about friendship and fragile hope. Skip it if you dislike sad endings or cruel treatment of animals and outsiders.
How long and how fast is Of Mice and Men?
It is a fast-paced, short read of about 162 pages, first published in 1937.
Does Of Mice and Men have content warnings?
Content we flag: Death, Violence, Racism, Prejudice, Animal death.
Can I borrow Of Mice and Men for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Of Mice and Men; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Of Mice and Men?
Readers who liked it often move on to The Grapes of Wrath, East of Eden, To Kill a Mockingbird.

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