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Summary: Amazing example of literary techniques
Review: All the reviews here will tell you that this is a classic and what the book is about. However, I haven't found a review applauding the author's mastery of the art of writing. That's what this review will tell you and the others may not. This book has some of the best examples of anticipation/suspense, climax, resolution, and most of all foreshadowing, that I've ever had the pleasure of reading. If you want to know what true writing is all about, then you MUST read this masterpiece. It is a relatively quick read, but one that will stay with you forever.
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Summary: An amazing tale of friendship and loyalty.
Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a classic tale of loyalty and friendship. It is about two friends named George Milton and Lennie Small who are a couple of laborers going from job to job. Steinbeck is able to capture the personalities of two poverty stricken friends during the great depression. George, a small out spoken man is responsible for Lennie, a larger hardworking man whom is mentally retarded. Both share a common dream of owning some land and being treated fairly. But a cloud of bad luck shadows them. Of Mice and Men was well written and easy reading
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Summary: A classic tale of friendship and loyality.
Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a classic tale of loyalty and friendship. It is about two friends name George Milton and Lennie Small who are a couple of laborers going from job to job. Both share a common dream of owning some land and being treated fairly. It was well written and I enjoyed reading it very much. I recommend it to everyone.
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Summary: Of Mice and Men
Review: I feel that this is an ageless classic. One that a person can relate to no matter what the age is of the person and what the year is that this story is being read. I would recommend this book to anyone. I read it as a teenager and again as an adult and still felt as thought I could relate to the characters.
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Summary: Of Mice And Men
Review: I like Of Mice And Men by John Steinbeck because the definition of the characters was so realistic. I also liked the fact that it was in the novella form so the possibility that the story might drag did not happen.
I would recommend Of Mice And Men not only to afficionados of Steinbeck, but to virtually anyone who enjoys real-life prose.
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Summary: You must read this book!
Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinback is a great book to read.It is a book about how George, a small quick guy helps Lennie, a big guy, who is not very smart.Through the story George always helps Lennie.This book makes you want to keep on reading to find out what happens.
My favorite part about Of Mice and Men is that it has a sad ending.It's not one of those boring story's where it has a happy endind.This book is more unique.
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Summary: Excellent Book, Sad Ending
Review: The book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is an excellent book with a sad ending. The book focuses on two main characters George and Lennie. George and Lennie have a great friendship throughout the book, which inspires all. The reason they have such a great friendship is because George takes care of Lennie. Lennie is a lovable character that turns out to be a little slow and without George would not survive. George must treat him like a kid throughout the book just to try and keep Lennie out of trouble. These two friends are constantly getting into trouble in the book, but it is usually an accident. Lennie is behind all the trouble, and even though he is a strong and gigantic man, he really is very loving and kind. The two men go around working on farms so they can save up enough money to by their own farm. This dream is what motivates them and sets them apart from all others in the book. (...) This was an excellent story ending in tragedy. You immediately fall in love with George and Lennie and their close friendship. As you learn about Lennie more and discover his very loving inside, you appreciate greatly what George does for Lennie. George is the definition of a friend and you do not find out until the end just how much he cares for Lennie. (...) This book was on the banned book list because of its language. The language was too much at times, but did offer a taste into how life really was. It was not needed though to reveal the theme of friendship at the end. So I can understand why this book would be challenged. I myself enjoyed it to the highest degree, and therefore would recommend to anyone who would not mind the language.
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Summary: Which way did he go, George? Which way did he go?
Review: Two down-and-out men during the Great American Depression, one a self-assured know-it-all and the other, a mentally handicapped Goliath trek their way across the country in a solid attempt to support themselves and get to the promised land... their very own place to live. Unfortunately, Lennie whose tender heart and good nature doesn't overcome his penchant for creating innocent trouble with the locals keeps his devoted sidekick, George pretty busy. We discover that even friends must do what is best for each other, for the sake of survival. Steinbeck writes as though his main intention were to keep this story as simple as the characters. The written dialogue is absent of most of those phrases that identify the character making each statement, ("He said," "She asked," "He replied,"). Dear reader need not be a rocket scientist to figure out who is making each statement. Steinbeck's audience gets the immediate feeling that there is a play written before him as he reads, and time will support the notion that this story, in its signature brevity has made for an excellent play. The sets and characters are few, the dialogue simple and the story, barely more than a hundred pages can be read in one sitting.
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Summary: Swift reading but not morally appealing
Review: John Steinbeck writing exemplifies economical and efficient writing. The storyline as a whole lacks appeal although the setting is interesting. Definitely not worthwhile if you are looking for characters that are good examples for character building. Not recommended for children owing to the deficiency in its moral values.
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Summary: Gary Sinise does a great job.
Review: Steinbeck created two of the most memorable characters in American literature with the book; Sinise brings them to life with his wonderful narration. I believe only a paragrah or two was omitted from the book in this recording, so you get the complete story. I have played parts of this tape for my high school students; it captures their attention instantly. From my honors students to my students who can barely read, this book is always a favorite, and they all enjoy the power of Sinise's narration.
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