Cliffsnotes on Steinbeck's of Mice and Men

by Susan Van Kirk

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in the series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on Of Mice and Men, you'll meet drifters Lennie and George and recount their peculiar difficulties and unusual bond. The CliffsNotes commentaries, summaries, and character analysis will show you why this sweet, sad, and moving American story is considered to be one of Steinbeck's greatest works. You'll also find Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Genres: Reference, Literature

74 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 1999

About the author

Susan Van Kirk's book, Death in a Ghostly Hue, has been nominated for a 2025 Anthony Award for Best Paranormal Mystery.


Susan Van Kirk was born in Galesburg, Illinois, and educated at Knox College (BA) and University of Illinois (M.Ed). She taught for thirty-four years at Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Illinois, and an additional ten years at Monmouth College.

She wrote a memoir of her teaching life and revised it in April 2026. "Mr. Vonnegut and Me (And Other Incredible Tales from a Teaching Life."

Her Endurance Mysteries include "Three May Keep a Secret," "Marry in Haste," "The Locket: From the Casebook of TJ Sweeney," "Death Takes No Bribes," "The Witch's Child," and "Fabric of Lies."" Harlequin Worldwide Mystery has republished this series.

"A Death at Tippitt Pond" is a standalone cozy mystery.

The Art Center Mysteries, published by Level Best Books include "Death in a Pale Hue," "Death in a Bygone Hue," and "Death in a Ghostly Hue." The third in the series was nominated for an 2025 Anthony Award for Best Paranormal Mystery.

Van Kirk is a member of MWA and Sisters in Crime. She is past president of the online chapter of Sisters in Crime.

Reviews

[sarin · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5/3 Stars
helped further my understanding of “Of Mice and Men“. I got a few essay ideas form this. highly recommend for English class.

[Lynn]

I reading this right now after I read Of Mice and Men for school. It's helping me understand the hidden meanings and purposes in the book.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really cool i never heard or anybody who really likes to tend rabbits.

[Shelly Nicholson]

What can I say, I read it with Anna fir school. I wanted to check my thinking to Cliff Notes.