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Of Mice and Men
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Trade Paperback
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9780140177398
Overview
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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
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Steinbeck, John
- ISBN: 9780140177398
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.40 x 0.40
- Number Of Pages: 112
- Publication Year: 1993
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A Great story about 2 Brothers just trying to live.
Lewis T. - 4 years 4 months agoThis is a fantastic read. Read it in High School and so glad I did. This really draws you in with the characters and the hardships they have to face just to make it in those times.
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George, Lenny, Travel, Bunnies.. what more could you ask for?
Stephanie H. - 4 years 10 months agoI once had to read this book years ago in High School. I recently picked it back up because I needed something to read on my lunch break. I am very glad I did so. Something about it made it an instant classic in my mind. You fall in love with the characters!! You go on an adventure with Lenny and George. An up and down, short and sweet, emotional Adventure. To sum it up in one sentence. This book is still a wonderful read.
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Best Read with a Book Club
Tyrean M. - 5 years 8 months agoI read this book in high school, enjoyed the writing style, but strong disliked the ending. During my teaching internship later, I was required to teach with this book in an inner city high school. I thought my students would hate it, but they loved it. In our class discussions and in their essays, I discovered more reasons to enjoy this book, and I made peace with the hard ending. I think it's a really important book to read and consider, and is probably best read in a book club environment for discussions. #bannedbook
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#Bannedbook, great read. When a book is banned, makes me want to read it!
Sandra B. - 5 years 8 months agoThis was a good book, and movie. Kinda sad, as the times everyone was poor, and trying to survive. One man, took on caring for a special needs man. This special needs man, did not know his own strength. Something horrible happens.
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Glad I was forced to read this
Colin S. - 5 years 8 months agoOne of the few books I was forced to read in High School that I was thankful for. A fantastic little book that'll stay with you for years #BannedBooks