"Of Mice and Men" A review of the novel and information about the author, Steinbeck

OF MICE AND MEN by John Steinbeck first takes place a few miles south of
Soledad. There were two men by the names of George and Lennie who became life
long partners. George thought Lennie needed support because Lennie was mentally
retarded. Later, George and Lennie moved to a ranch nearby Soledad.
George and Lennie got into trouble a few miles south of Soledad in a town
called Weed. The men were hiding out along a river called Salinas, across from the
Gabililan mountains. Trouble occurred in Weed when Lennie grabbed a hold of a
ladies dress, because he was curious about the texture…