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Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck "Essentials") | 
 enlarge | Author: John Steinbeck
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  31 reviews
Sales Rank: 2556
Media: Paperback
Edition: New Ed
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.8 x 4.3 x 0.4
ISBN: 0140292918
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780140292916
ASIN: 0140292918
Publication Date: April 26, 2001
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Condition: unwanted gift, practically new
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 Brilliant American Novel May 29, 2008
I have just finished this book with my Special educational needs English group, they undertood so much of this book and loved it more than i thought possible, this book goes to show that here are greater hidden depths within us all, and some times we pre-judge wrongly. And some times all things are inevitable
 A sad and moving tale October 28, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In this short novel, Steinbeck chose two main characters. They are two wandering labourers, George Milton and Lennie Small. The former is the more intelligent one, a small and strong man with sharp features. The latter is rather a simpleton with a huge body and a shapeless face and he moves his feet like a bear moves its paws.
They both dream of saving enough money to buy their own modest farm but because Lennie is both clumsy and strong he always manages to get involved in some mischief wherever he can find some work. So George has to keep a constant vigil on Lennie - particularly when there are women around - in order to avoid disaster.
Steinbeck's remarkable achievement is to show in a short novel the pathetic way of life of two simple minded men and that of peasants in general in rural America in the 1930s. The dialogues are a delight to read because the author renders the characters' accent so accurately.
Compelling October 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Of Mice and men is one of the most beautiful stories about friendship. The story is about two Americans. The thoughts and actions of the two southern are made open for the reader to enjoy and judge.
The favorite character in the book is Lenny. He came out in the story as and was innocent person with a mental defect. It reminded me somehow of Dostoyevsky's THE IDIOT. The amazing thing about this book is that not a lot of books are based on such unique characters. Another attractive aspect of Lenny is his physical strength and hardworking nature. Yet, despite his meek nature, he was dangerous in the sense that he even killed a woman out of fear.
Steinbeck successfully created a philosophical twist to life through this story by bringing to life strong but vulnerable characters that we all can relate to.Also recommended: USURPER AND OTHERS, THE DA VINCI CODE , UNION MOUJIK because of their settings and characters.
Fantastic but heartbreaking September 28, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read this book because my son is studying it for GCSE and is really taken with it. I can only say that I wish I had read it before - it is a fairly short book and easy to read but there is so much in it to think about - relationships, race issues, etc. I got completely engrossed and read it in one day. By the end I was crying. Loved it.
 Terrible! July 23, 2007
3 out of 24 found this review helpful
I have many times heard John Steinbeck called a literary genius, so when asked by my English teacher to read this book for my GCSE's I was both uninterested and thankful when I came to read the last sentence. The book was both mind numbingly boring and (in my mind) a pointless piece of literature. I have, however found two highlights after reading this book 1) that I do not have to go through the trouble of reading anymore of Steinbeck's works and 2) that I have discovered I will not have to do coursework on this particular book. This book did not reach the standard I had expected. When comparing Of Mice and Men to other well known books written by Austen, Dickens, Orwell, Gaskell etc. and make a comparison- though written at different times and with different plot lines, you can see the superiority in both structure and language. I know now not to waste my time reading anymore John Steinbeck when I could be reading Fanny Burney and the likes. If you enjoy a stimulating read-this book is not for you. If you enjoy interesting plots and twists- this book is not for you. However, if you enjoy feeling as if you might die of boredom- this book is for you. And if you find reading about characters with violent psychiatric disorders fascinating, then this book is definitely for you. I offer my condolences for any unfortunate GCSE student who is forced to study this book, both of the present and of the future and I feel pity for any previous student or person who has had to read this terrible book. I doubt I would even give this book 1/10!
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