Of Mice and Men

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Summary: The Bond Between Men
Review: John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is sad, linking novel, which shows the human side of two men, and the compassion that they share for one another. The novel isn't an indept character story, but a relationship story, a bond between two men, and how far one will go for the other. Foreshadowing is evident in the book, and at just over 100 pages, you know what is going to happen within the first 30, but that isn't the point. Steinbeck wants us to look at life from a different side. He wants us to see the awful situations that present themselves to people, and how those certain people handle it. Although Of Mice and Men is a simple read, the message and inpact the story leaves with you, will go far beyond the thin paper pages it was typed on nearly seventy years ago.

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Summary: An American Classic!
Review: This is one of my all-time favorite books! John Steinbeck had created a wonderful and haunting story about various Western farmers. Loneliness is the major theme in this novel. Steinbeck captures the true essence of what it's like to be sad and unfulfilled. And the friendship between George and Lennie is both funny and poignant. It was especially touching when George decides that he can no longer protect Lennie from the horrible things that he hadn't intended to do. Who can resist a novel with such strong message and symbolism? This is one of the best pieces of literature ever -- a true American classic!

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Summary: The Bond of Friendship
Review: John Steinbeck really outdid himself this time. Of Mice and Men was a fantastic novel. It really gets the point of true friendship across to the reader. At first, I really didn't think that I would enjoy the story. It started out with them just talking back and forth. There were a few humorous sections. But because of the conflicts and pressures that the characters faced, such as Lenny getting in trouble, the novel really started to grow on me. George and Lenny are migrant farmers that have a dream. Their dream was to own a farm. On the way to their place of business on another farm, comical things happen. I thought that it was amusing how George always yells at Lenny for doing stupid things, like carry around the dead mouse in his coat pocket. Yet George, even though he gets mad at Lenny, couldn't go on in life without him. I also feel sorry for Lenny because of his slow mind. He loves everything in the world, especially nature. But even though he cares for them, his victims would still get harmed unintentionally. I can relate to Lenny and his actions because I'm sometimes too rough with precious things, but because of these feelings of love that Lenny showed, conflicts came up which caused George to make a difficult decision. A decision that really affects his life. Situations may arise that might put friendships in danger, but sometimes the outcome is for the best. For the rest of the people in the world, read this book. If you care, and have a love for a strong friendship, I'm sure you will enjoy this novel.

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Summary: A read from West Virginia
Review: Of Mice and Men By. John Steinbeck

A read from West Virginia

I read this book for a group assignment in English class. I'm not big on reading books that don't look interesting to me. However, when I read this book, it made me think of friendships and how we may treat one another. It made me think that if you have a friend that's not as intelligent as you or just different doesn't mean you have to put them down or treat them bad, even if you are the best of friends like Lenny and George. In a way, the ending is just heart breaking but all George is really doing is saving his best friend from the harsh life he would have had to live. After reading this book, I discovered that John Steinbeck is a wonderful author and in the future I intend on reading Of Mice and Men again.

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Summary: An Everlasting Friendship
Review: I read this book as a choice in literature class. Reading usually isn't my thing but this book caught my eye. I enjoyed watching the movie Simon Burch and the plot seemed to me as if the movie was based on the book Of Mice and Men. Although Simon Burch is based on the book A Prayer for Owen Meany, the significance of this book ties in with Of Mice and Men. This book is based on an everlasting friendship between George and Lennie. George is a short man and somewhat smart. Lennie was a tall and muscular man; but seems younger because of his retardation. They were two men with a dream looking for work. George keeps his eye on Lennie all the time, sort of like a father figure. Every time they get in trouble they run from it, trying to look for more work. However, one day Lennie gets them into a circumstance George can't get them out of. George has to decide what to do.

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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.