Of Mice and Men (Read Red)
by John Steinbeck
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Author: John SteinbeckEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-03
ISBN: 0141023570
Number of pages: 120
Publisher: Penguin Books
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Book Review: Of Mice and Men
Summary: 5 Stars
John Steinbeck, a name that will remain in the literary history books forever. His writing is broadly criticized and marveled at; he was one of the most controversial writers of his time. Despite the dark veil he often wrote behind there are many gems of wisdom to be had about the way life was, and is. I have read other books of his such as: East of Eden, The Pearl, and The Red Pony. I am no stranger to his style or his brilliance, both of which make the beautiful tale Of Mice and Men all that it is.
Life was hard for the wandering laborers of California, maybe more so for George and Lennie. Although both are good men at heart they find stiff opposition in the eyes of men who cannot overlook the fact that Lennie is different. With the strength of a bull and the mind of a child Lennie does not see life the way most men do. He travels with George, who is tasked with the endless job of protecting Lennie from himself and a cruel society. They lead a simple existence, traveling from farm to farm working as laborers to keep their place on the edge of time. But even this misfit pair have their own ideas, they share the American dream and a longing to be their own masters. Standing between them and their goal though are the cold eyes of a world that has hardened itself and embraced greed along with arrogance. Despite Lennie's ever good intentions he always manages to get himself into trouble, not because of faults of his own but because of the differences of others. And ultimately it is Lennie's fear of getting in trouble that leads to their downfall.
In this novel there is nothing that I can complain about. Steinbeck's laid back sense that he creates when storytelling is almost always present in this novel. This is not to say that the book will bore you, quite to the contrary, it will reach out to you and envelope you in the plot and familiarize you with the characters until they are old friends of yours. This book is short, only about 100 pages, however that is all that is needed to tell a tale that will lead you on an incredible journey, a journey through the territories of the human soul: joy, love, excitement, and finally sorrow. This book is a good read for anybody, and is an exceptional read for those that can grasp the underlying brilliance in this seemingly simple story.
To say it all in a word, bravo. Bravo to one of the best writers there ever was or will be. I am honored to award this book a five star rating, in fact I consider it a privilege to be able to bestow my opinion of this masterpiece on others. And I urge whoever may read this simple review, Of Mice and Men is a book that will try all human emotion and in the end leave you with much more than you started with. Sometimes like putting a pet to sleep, all that can saved from the best of friendships is the dignity of what there once was. This novel demonstrates better than ever that in life there are mice and there are men.
Summary of Of Mice and Men (Read Red)
Streetwise George and his big, childlike friend Lennie are drifters, searching for work in the fields and valleys of California. They have nothing except the clothes on their back, and a hope that one day they'll find a place of their own and live the American dream. But dreams come at a price. Gentle giant Lennie doesn't know his own strength, and when they find work at a ranch he gets into trouble with the boss's daughter-in-law. Trouble so bad that even his protector George may not be able to save him.Classics Books
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