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A true classic
Streetwise George and his friend Lenny are drifters, searching for work in the American midwest and trying not to get themselves in too much trouble...
Th... READ MORE
Of Mice and Men
This is the best book I have read in the 32 years I've been alive. The themes of friendship and humanity are as relevant today as they were during the grea... READ MORE
A lesson from the master
John Steinbeck was a master of evoking the lives of the poor and destitute in 20th century America.
His heartfelt prose always cuts to the very quick.
Synopsis
Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie, have nothing in the world except the clothes on their back - and a dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch in California's Salinas Valley, but their hopes are dashed as Lennie - struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and feelings of jealousy - becomes a victim of his own strength. Tackling universal themes of friendship and shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most popular work, achieving success as a novel, Broadway play and three acclaimed films.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- ISBN: 9780141023571
- Number of pages: 128
- Dimensions: 179 x 109 x 12 mm
- Weight: 90g
- Languages: English
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Fantastic!
Fantastic!
But the ending.....so sad!
Of Mice and Men
An amazing book which improves upon each reading. I am teaching it for GCSE at the moment and my class love the novel.
Of Mice and Men
Short but perfectly formed thriller
At 105 pages Steinbeck’s novella may be short but it is faultlessly constructed and carries the emotional clout of many a full blown novel, three times the... READ MORE
Of mice and men
Really enjoy Steinbeck's descriptive style of writing and attention to detail. Not quite as enjoyable as grapes of wrath and being a short novel it ended j... READ MORE
Brilliant
Steinbeck's masterpiece captures the all-time American dream vividly and then crushes it with choking despair. This novel is definitely a 'must' in everyon... READ MORE
Excellent
I read this in school and am eager to purchase it to read in my own time. It is truly a magnificent master piece.
One of the very best shorties
So much in so little; a remarkable piece of writing for such a short story. My introduction to this was as a 14 year old when (in those far off days) the E... READ MORE
Fantastic
I really enjoyed this book.... It may be small but it stays with you long after you have read it.
Highly recommended!
Of Mice and Men
One of the best books I've read! It's an amazing read and a great book to study!
It's brillent
overall I liked it. gritty and a sad revelance to modern times with it being in the 1930s Depression era. Some characters are better written than others. i... READ MORE
Of Mice and Men
Steinbeck's genius is in his simplistic use of language and creating an authentic feeling narrative. You empathise with some of these characters and you ca... READ MORE
Of Mice and Men
An absolute classic! Everyone should read this book. I was lucky enough to study it for my GCSE english too which pleased me.
read at school
i like most people who have reviewed this book read it as part of my school exams (GCSE) and loved it. it really is a great read and i think everybody shou... READ MORE
Steinbeck at his best
Only really a short story but definately one you will read more than once, A great story beautifully told with two fantastic main characters. I read this a... READ MORE
A great read
A truly excellent story. Not too long and perfectly paced, full of surprises. Highly recommended.
Of Mice and Men
This was an amazingly simple yet touching book, the story revolves around two labourers, George and Lennie, who have grown up together and understand each ... READ MORE
Of Mice and Men
Good to revisit
I recall having to read this book whilst at school many years ago, however as always, I managed to make my way through without actually doing the work. It ... READ MORE
Good Novel, personally disliked
I do understand why many think it's a great book, however the sad ending wasn't really sad for me - it made me angry. So angry I stabbed the book with a pe... READ MORE
Awful
I don't know why people seem to love this book, it's boring and a waste of time to read. Also the most of the characters are uninteresting or terrible peop... READ MORE
obsessed
i’m so attached to this book, one of the best i’ve ever read
Why have I waited 43 years to read this!
Unbelievable, this novella had me gripped on page one and read it on one sitting. I am using this as an intro to Steinbeck's other works. And now I might g... READ MORE
Of Mice and Men
I remember doing this at high school for English class, but i had forgotten most of the book. I am so glad I read this book properly now I am older. A wond... READ MORE
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Other times
Not easy for the language, for the reality and for the ending. Short and haunting.
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