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Of Mice and Men

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A controversial tale of friendship and tragedy during the Great Depression They are an unlikely pair: George is "small and quick and dark of face"; Lennie, a man of tremendous size, has the mind of a young child. Yet they have formed a "family," clinging together in the face of loneliness and alienation. Laborers in California's dusty vegetable fields, they hustle work when they can, living a hand-to-mouth existence. For George and Lennie have a plan: to own an acre of land and a shack they can call their own. When they land jobs on a ranch in the Salinas Valley, the fulfillment of their dream seems to be within their grasp. But even George cannot guard Lennie from the provocations of a flirtatious woman, nor predict the consequences of Lennie's unswerving obedience to the things George taught him. "A thriller, a gripping tale . . . that you will not set down until it is finished. Steinbeck has touched the quick." —The New York Times Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin Books; Reissue edition (September 1, 1993)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 107 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0140177396


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 98


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 14+ years, from customers


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 630L


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 4.2 x 0.4 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #2,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #21 in Contemporary Literature & Fiction #41 in Classic Literature & Fiction #159 in Literary Fiction (Books)


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    • Wonderful book, but sent wrong edition
I bought the copy with a scene from the movie for class, however I ended up getting the copy from the photos. This wasn’t a problem for me as I had been trying to get the edition I got as that was what I had read in school, but settled for the other copy due to not finding the one I wanted online. Just be wary that you may not be getting what you expected. As for the book it is a staple of American literature and has some of the best use of imagery and a very well developed theme for such a short book. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024 by Eric Schlachter
    • A Classic Tale
Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, is a classic story written in the early 1900's. The story is based on two men and their struggle in life. One man, George, small in nature, looking over his large friend Lennie. This is a definite must read for anyone. This story is very popular and is frequently used as a beginner's read by many high schools across the nation. George and Lennie first set out to find new jobs after being forced to flee from their current jobs. At first you are not told why they were fleeing but you knew from the dialect that something bad had occurred and Lennie was to blame. Lennie was a friendly, child-like dimwitted man. What he lacked in brain power he made up tenfold in brawny. He had a large muscular build which enabled him to be a good worker. George on the other hand, was the complete opposite of Lennie. He was small but definitely smarter than his counterpart Lennie. George looked out for Lennie and tried to keep him out of trouble, albeit an impossible task. While reading the story you inevitably know the ending before you even get there. At every turn you are expecting the well intended Lennie to do something horrible. George tries to keep him in line and is successful for most of the story. The main idea is the search for happiness. George and Lennie are working to save enough money to buy their own land and work their own fields. George constantly reassures Lennie that they can achieve their goal and Lennie can have his rabbits to tend to. If Lennie ever slips up then George has to remind him of the future they intended. John Steinbeck has a tremendous ability to set up a visual representation of his story. In the beginning to every chapter, the landscapes and surroundings are vividly detailed making the reader actually believe he is there watching the events take place. Steinbeck follows his structure throughout the book. Each chapter sets up the scene and the conversations between characters tell the story for the remainder of the chapter. Each character in the story is well described. Always described upon first entering the story. Steinbeck also ensured that each person was flawed in some way. Each one had their good traits and their bad. George and Lennie seem to be the good guys in the story even though Lennie is a walking nightmare waiting to happen. You can tell George and Lennie develop a loving relationship. Lennie listens to George and George in return keeps an eye on Lennie. This is definitely a heavy burden placed on George. Finally, in the end Lennie slips up. He kills the boss' daughter-in-law. The event that was being set up all along. A lynch party is sent out to find Lennie. Ultimately it is George that find Lennie. George is forced to kill Lennie for his discretions. Lennie died at the hand of George whilst being promised that brighter future yet another time. Steinbeck makes it seem as though we're all searching for that brighter future that's just out of our grasp. This is one of those books that you can't put down. Although it is not a long read, it is extremely well written. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2013 by Margo Eubank
    • Good book
It was a good read with a lot of interesting moments and a crazy twist at the end. Also has a lot of foreshadowing.
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2024 by Jordan
    • Great read
My book showed up early, securely wrapped
Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by Joeda11
    • Great book perfect for teenagers!
My son loved the book and will keep it he says! Just as described
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2024 by Selena M. Esensee
    • A Tale Of Friendship
How did I ever let so much time go by before reading this masterpiece? John Steinbeck in a few short pages has written a classic story of two migrant workers and the American Dream as well as exploring the concept of friendship and what we owe each other. George and Lennie have been together on the road. They grew up together and George knows that Lennie, while a huge man who can outwork anyone, is simple and childlike and needs help and direction. They ride the rails, stopping to work on ranches and farms. They usually don't stay long enough to get a stake ahead as Lennie tends to do things out of ignorance for the consequences of his actions that get them both in trouble. The two men have a dream. They want to save up enough to buy a small farm that George knows about. They will have a few cows, some chickens and just enough crops to feed them and have a bit to sell for things they can't make or grow themselves. They will have rabbits and Lennie wants nothing more than to take care of the rabbits. But this ranch may not be the place to make their dreams come true. The other ranch hands seem pretty much okay and they understand Lennie's limitations. But the son of the owner is a mean man, a little man who has married a beauty who only wants to be discovered and make it in the movies. Barring that, she wants male attention and will do anything to get it. Steinbeck wrote about the underside of the American Dream. He wrote of men like George and Lennie, migrant workers whose only comfort was the friendship they found in each other. He wrote of how getting old in an America that only values money is heartbreaking and cruel. He wrote of what we all owe each other and how kindness is the only gift some people can give. This book is recommended for readers of literary fiction. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023 by Sandra Iler Kirkland
    • a masterpiece that still holds up!
I credit this book for one of the major reasons I got into reading as a kid. Now as an adult, I wanted to circle back and read it again, and I’m happy to say it held up to the memory I had. What an amazing story.
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024 by John D.
    • Very small book
It was difficult for my daughter to hilight and take notes in this book since it's so small.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024 by BusyMama

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