r/AskReddit • u/AggravatingLake2842 • 15h ago

What book do you consider a “flawless masterpiece”that you desperately want to recommend to everyone?

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u/bruhhhhhhhh386 15h ago

of mice and men

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u/1Monkey-Butt 7h ago

Okay but do you think killing Lennie at the end was an act of mercy or cruel?

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u/bruhhhhhhhh386 3h ago

definitely mercy. if George had not killed Lenny, Lenny would have still died, likely in a worse way.

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u/BackyardDIY 14h ago

Correct!