A masterpiece of classic American literature

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	• Of Mice and Men (Steinbeck Centennial Edition) John Steinbeck Penguin, 2002 - 112 pages average customer review:based on 1099 reviews view larger image
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of mice and men

borrowed it for holiday and lost it before i read it, have yet to read it

A masterpiece of classic American literature

Undoubtedly one of the finest works to come out of 20th Century America, John Steinbeck's celebrated classic remains one of the best things you'll ever read, period. We all know the story by now: George and the dim-witted but well-meaning Lennie are making their way across the American wasteland in pursuit of a dream. Naturally, things end up taking a wrong turn, with some very tough decisions to be made for almost everyone involved. Steinbeck's story still packs a punch, and the interplay between George and Lennie is arguably some of the best written dialogue between two characters, well, ever. The subtlety of Steinbeck's themes are wonderfully understated, and the final act is one of the most haunting scenes you'll ever read. That being said, if you've never read Of Mice and Men, you have been missing out. There is a reason that this book is revered as much as it is. Of Mice and Men is a masterpiece of classic American literature that everyone should read, and by the time the book gets going, you won't be able to put it down.

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A+ story telling

Of Mice and Men is an incredible story from then american south west. It tells the story of George Milton and Lennie Small' two travelers looking for work on ranches.George is "small and quick and dark of face" while Lennie is big and bulky. George is the more dominant person because he is the smarter person. Lennie needs George because he is mentally handicap. They both have the same goal: to own a small peice of land and live of the fat of the land. They make some friends while making some enemies. The story has a gripping climax and will keep you reading. Two thumbs way up!

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A Great Life Lesson

For George and Lennie, living during the Depression is hard. In the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, George and Lennie are two migrant workers in the South. George is small and smart, and Lennie is a large and limited man, who does not know his own strength. When they have trouble at their ranch, George and Lennie are forced to make a run for it and start new somewhere else. They always find hope in their dream of owning their own land one day and farming together. At the next ranch they begin to work and meet many interesting characters, including the flirtatious wife of one of the farmers. Then, Lennie finds himself in trouble, and the book comes to an unfortunate end...

This book is a classic because it teaches you the value of companionship. Although George and Lennie have almost nothing, they do have each other. Just over 100 pages, this book is a quick read. It involves other characters, such as Candy and Curley, and does a great job of describing these men's personalities. I enjoyed this book very much, and I would recommend it to everyone because it teaches a great life lesson.

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