Of Mice and Men

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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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Summary: Of Mice and Men
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

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Summary: AP English review for Of Mice and Men
Review: I had to read this book when I was in the 10th grade as well as in the 12th grade when i had to tutor my friend. We had to read this book together and analyze every bit of it. It was very helpful to have already read this book because I knew what to look for in the sense of foreshadowing. I really like all the surprizes that the book has to offer. This book was really easy reading but it has so much to offer. The meaning within this book goea so much deeper and I really think that you need to read the book more than once to fully catch and understand everything.

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Summary: A Really Great Book
Review: Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is a wonderful book. After I started reading it I couldn't put it down. It contains only 107 pages and is a pleasure to read. This book really puts an insight on Steinbeck's theory of the perfectability of man. All this means is that he believed that nomatter how different people were that they all could make a difference in society. The two main characters are George and Lenny. George is a short, smart, muscular man. Lenny is a large, strong, man with the mind of a small child. This very unlikely pair get into alot of trouble, but all they bolth want is a place of their own with chickens, rabbits, horses, and other farm animals. But all of their dreams are ruined because Lenny likes to touch and pet soft things. But when he gets scared all he wants to do is hold on to the soft things. Whether it be a pretty soft dress, or a young woman's soft hair. This book seems so real. I actually forgot that it was fiction. It takes you through life changing events, mishaps, and dreams of two poor laborers who just want a place of their own. Steinbeck's ability to amaze you is as always astonishing.

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Summary: A True Mark Of Friendship
Review: This is one of the best books I have ever read. Everything from Lonnie's mental disability to the punishing of Candy for his age made me feel anger, pain, and resentment towards people with such prejudice. If you have ever wanted to know what a true friend was like you have to read this book. The friendship between these two men are unbelievable. Steinbeck is one of my favorite author's because of this particular book. This book shows how Steinbeck has a steadfast refusal to allow "celebrity" become a roadblock to his only real ambition, to be a writer. With the emotions and realism in this book i would say Steinbeck has really accomplished his dream of being a successful writer.

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Summary: Ick
Review: I was forced to read this poor excuse for a book for English class. It was awful. I hope Steinbeck's other books are better than this. This book read like a hazy dream more than a novel, and a BORING & UNCLEAR hazy dream at that. I hope this review convinced you to spend your time on worthwile literature as opposed to this.

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Summary: Tour De Force
Review: Although Of Mice and Men may be considered diminutive when compared to lenghtier tomes like The Grapes of Wrath and War and Peace, it still maintains its message as well as the protracted books do. Of Mice and Men is a poigniant story, relating the unlikely friendship of two people: George, an irascible man with great dreams, and Lenny, a retarded man with immense strenght. Soon, their friendship is tested, as Lenny's naive iniquities impede George's ambitious plans of "living off the fat of the land". In the remainder of the book, Steinbeck explores the true meaning of friendship and does it remarkable well in Of Mice and Men's few pages.