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
Publisher : Penguin Books; Reissue edition (September 1, 1993)
Language : English
Mass Market Paperback : 107 pages
ISBN-10 : 0140177396
ISBN-13 : 978-0140177398
Reading age : 14+ years, from customers
Lexile measure : 630L
Item Weight : 2.46 ounces
Dimensions : 0.28 x 4.17 x 7.76 inches
Customers say
Customers praise the book’s readability and writing style, particularly noting Steinbeck’s simple language and rich dialogue. The plot is engaging and suspenseful, while the visual elements are vivid and well-developed. Customers appreciate the character development, with well-developed characters that readers connect with, and find the story a sad tale of friendship and dreams that’s not depressingly so. The book’s value for money is positive, with customers noting they saved money by buying used copies. The thought-provoking aspect receives mixed reactions, with some finding it profound while others describe it as depressing.
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