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Daihatschi t1_j6jif8v wrote

I was fascinated by how visceral I felt for the characters when they were talking about nothing but ketchup and lennie getting angry at imaginary people harming imaginary rabbits.

I don't know what it is in the writing. But I was for a few moments completely immersed.

So far its my only Steinbeck because I'm kind of afraid to read another one. They sound emotionally exhausting.

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ChooChooTreyn t1_j6jkyyc wrote

When you're ready, read Grapes of Wrath. I'm just some random guy, but it's the best book I've ever read. I was like you after Grapes of Wrath about 18 months ago, not wanting to read another Steinbeck in fear of it not living up to GoW, but just finished Of Mice and Men earlier this month and it was absolutely worth it. The man knows how to write a compelling story.

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