45 - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

A Novel Adaptation

You’re going to need a box of tissues for this book. We’re warning you now. We talk about the stark realities of the thirties, the advancement of female characters since then, and whether or not George is compassionate. We also share our true feelings about Steinbeck as an author and even introduce a new segment thanks to him.

Episode Drink: White Rabbit Cocktail

• 80ml gin
• 50ml amaretto
• 50ml double cream
• 1 tsp lemon curd
• ¼ tsp vanilla paste
• handful of ice
• edible flowers, to serve

Put the gin, amaretto, double cream, lemon curd and vanilla paste into a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice and shake until the outside of the shaker feels very cold. Strain into two small cocktail or coupe glasses and garnish with edible flowers before serving.

Recipe From: BBC Good Food

Our Drinking Game for this Story

Take a drink:

• Every time Lenny talks about rabbits
• Every time you get choked up over George’s protectiveness of Lenny
• Every time the size and force of Lennie scares another character
• Every time you’re glad to live in this era and not the thirties
• And Finish Your Drink when you inevitably start balling (we’re sorry)

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A Novel Adaptation was created by Emily Eppley and Jordan Redwine. See more details at www.anoveladaptation.com and see what’s coming up next to read along with us. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Goodreads to join the conversation.

Our artwork is by Kit Bernal. Our music is “Harlequin” by Kevin MacLeod, licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0.