Of Mice and Men (1937)
0.1615Canon Score · ranked #130 all time
Aggregated from 4 of 14 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the book
The second book in John Steinbeck’s labor trilogy, Of Mice and Men is a touching tale of two migrant laborers in search of work and eventual liberation from their social circumstances. Fiercely devoted to one another, George and Lennie plan to save up to finance their dream of someday owning a small piece of land. The pair seems unstoppable until tragedy strikes and their hopes come crashing down, forcing George to m
Why it ranks #130
Every list on which Of Mice and Men appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Big Read Top 200 (2003) | Editorial list | #52 / 200 |
| OCLC/WorldCat Top 500 Novels (2019) | Editorial list | #79 / 500 |
| Guardian 1000 Novels (2009) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Books You Must Read (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |