Of Mice and Men

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Summary: Of Mice and Men
Review: Book Review How does the common man look at mentally disabled people? In reading Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men one could find out. Steinbeck wrote about two men traveling around California working on farms. The couple is a dynamic one. Lennie is a gigantic man that has the brain power of a small child. George is a small man that looks after Lennie and tries to protect him. "We kinda look after each other." Said George. "He ain't bright. Hell of a good worker, though. Hell of a nice fella, but he ain't bright. I've knew him for a long time(p.34)." This book does a great job showing how society doesn't understand the needs of mentally disabled people. I also believe that it shows that every man can have a role in society. This book is a must read. Almost everyone has come into contact with a mentally disabled person once in his or her life. Or, if not a mentally disabled person, a person that is just a little slow. One of the many great things about this book is that everyone can relate to it. The social significance is immense and I believe people enjoy reading meaningful books. Another thing I enjoyed about this book was George and Lennie's lingo. "I... ain't gonna say nothin'. jus' gonna stan' there(p.6)." Steinbeck was born and raised in California and many of his books take place there. Like Of Mice and Men, Steinbeck wrote other books about men that work on farms, such as Tortilla Flat and The Grapes of Wrath. George and Lennie find jobs on a farm in the Californian countryside. Lennie loves to pet things and that obsession always gets the couple into trouble. Lennie is a handful for George and is pain for everyone around the farm. A horrific crime is committed by Lennie. The men on the farm could not and did not want to deal with Lennie and his behaviors. "He ain't cuckoo, said George, he's just dumb as hell, but he ain't a crazy(p.39). Even thought Lennie's brain does not function at a high level he could still help others. There is a man on the farm named Crooks, Crooks is an african american that has a bad back. Crooks is mean and shields everyone away, but Lennie opens him up and brightens his day. "I did'n't care much, said Crooks. "Lennie's is a nice fella(p.82). Even thought Lennie is slow he still can befriend a person. People read to broaden here knowledge and understanding of the world. What this book taught me is that mentally disabled people have different needs than those of us that do not have an impaired brain. And that society needs to help them find a role in the community and in society because every man or woman has a purpose. If you want a great book to read Of Mice and Men should be at the top of your list.

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Summary: A MUST READ CLASSIC
Review: George Milton, a little man physically, tried to receive a harvesting job along with his close friend Lennie, who on the other hand, is a giant of a man physically, but very slow mentally. George acted like Lennie's older brother and watched out for him. Their boss stated, "Well, I never seen one guy take so much trouble for another guy. I just like to know what your interest is" (25). "Lennie kills without malice-- animals and people die simply because of his strength. Lennie himself must die simply because within the society of man he is an anomaly and weak." The theme of the book is universal," a friendship and a shared dream that makes an individual's existence meaningful." The great, classical novel will remain well read, and a well-liked book for ages to come. The book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is an attempt to reveal "commitment, loneliness, hope, and loss remains," along with the labor forces in the late 1930's. Reader can easily relate to the characters and setting in the novel and, as a result, the book has influenced many readers. The book had great significance on the readers during the time in which the book was written. The style of writing is very simplistic, easy to understand, and very entertaining. " Part of Steinbeck's greatness lies in his ability to capture this tone of basic reality." Steinbecks'style of simplicity and easy reading in Of Mice and Men captures the reader's interest right from the get go, and along with the easy relating themes and plot keeps the readers attention until the last words are read. "John Steinbeck is famous for his compassionate depiction of people of the bottom of American Society," In this book, like so many of his others, he describes the time period, social events, and gives a clear pictures of what life was like. Steinbeck is mostly known for his great attention to detail and his sense of social justice in Of Mice and Men. George is a small man, who not only has himself to look after but also has the job of looking after and caring for his mentally delayed friend Lennie. George said, "Whatever we ain't got, that's what you want. God a'mighty, if I was alone I could live so easy. I could go get a job an' work, an no trouble. No mess at all, and when the end of the month come I could take my fifty bucks and go into town and get whatever I want" (11-12). As they grow up they find the true friendship they have is so important, along with the commitment to one another. This great novel will remain a classic forever.

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Summary: of mice and men
Review: of mice and men was a graet book. i have to do a essay on the book and i am trying to get same of the review of the book.

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Summary: Are you kidding me?
Review: Of Mice and Men was an assigned reading in my class. At first I thought it was good (in the first chapter), but then I read on. The book did not suit me. I would not recommend this book to anyone, because I thought it was a bad story. The author's writing style was good, but the plot was stupid. Some of the characters were believable, but others were very inrealistic. The ending was very sad, and you would have never seen it coming.

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Summary: Courageous story of friendship through tragedy.
Review: I absolutely loved this book! John Stienbeck combines a true story of friendship and intertwined unavoidable circumstance along with tragedy, to show realistic fallout. This is a perfect read for those who want to expand their knowledge on the Great Depression! The symbolism in this book is outstanding; the title alone is a testament to that. I'm not sure I found the play script format very useful.

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Summary: Good, but to short
Review: The book of mice and men was a very good book, but it was not one of the best I have read. It was way to slow-paced and to short. I would recommend it to other kids our age, especially those studying the depression. This book is probably believable for the time frame, but since it is written like a play it can get very confusing in the long dialogue scenes. This book has a lot of great symbolisms but that alone does not make a good book. You would be better of checking this out from a library then buying it.

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Summary: Starts Out Good but Declines Throughout the Book
Review: During the first chapter of the book. It hooks you right away. From the moment the characters arrive at the barn it declines. If you have ever seen "Pinky and the Brain" these are the characters. Except Lennie is more stupid than Pinky! My two year old cousin has more common sense than Lennie. The book is highly illogical.

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Review: This book pulls you in and won't let you out until you have read through the last page. It captures your heart. It is the story of George Milton and Lennie Small. They struggle together to fight the realities of the American society. All they want is to own a farm of their own with horses, chickens, cows and rabbits. George is short tempered but always looks out for his friend Lenny. Lenny is mentally ill to a degree and thinks like a kid, but he has unbelievable strength. He is a giant man. When he is scared he pets anything soft. It may be a dead mouse that he always carries in his pocket, a dress or a woman's hair. This book is written in a poetic form. It truely shows the struggle of men looking for jobs what the jobs consist of when they get them. Their relationship is stronger than any other relationship. They are bonded together by the care they have for each other. Unfortunatley, there is a time when you have no control of your friend's fate...

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Summary: Good but not the greatest
Review: John Steinbeck's book was a book everyone should have to read to understand life during the depression. It was a good read, but since it was so short it was over almost before it started. The symbolism in the book is outstanding, but there are many long and drab dialouge sceens. It is a predictable book that would be better checked out of a library, not bought.

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Summary: Of miice and men
Review: This book goes back to the depression. It takes you in to the mind of the charaters and you fall in love with them and hate them for things they have done. you can understand once you have read the book it is a great book. p,leasse take the time to read it. If you don't fall in love with this book than I have borded wiith this review.If they done take you with them then see the move it is almost the same as the book. Reaad this wonderful book yoou'll love it.Danielle