Book Review | Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck.

[Dlytell]

The story Of Mice and Men is best summed up by the phrase "They almost made it!" damn heart-breakingly poignant.

All George and Lennie wanted was to have a little place where they could live off the fat of the land and Lennie could tend the rabbits... and they could be happy. Is that too much to ask? George deeply cared about Lennie going all the way back to when he was a mean kid and almost got Lennie to drown himself. He realized Lennie needed looking after in a world of cruelty. And the fact George had to kill Lennie to spare him the ugly torture the world would have forced upon him was all the more tragic. See the movie with Burgess Meridith and Lon Chaney and the last 9 minutes will yank tears from the hardest-hearted person.

If you're gonna do a review, dig damn deep for the heart of the story. Of Mice and Men is about best-laid plans and the ease it takes to knock those plans all-to-hell. This story is all about mercy for the ones who need it most and the special love it takes to mete it out. Underlying message... don't be cruel... ever.

[DangitronepasVI]

One of the few books I've read willingly in my free time. Did not regret it.

[benbutton]

I agree that in chapter one and chapter 6 are very similar but also different. However I do not think that it represents George’s abandonment of Lennie. Instead I think it represents the failure of their companionship. Their companionship is symbiotic and necessary. George needs Lennie because Lennie is a good worker and George is an ok worker. So without Lennie, George would find it hard to get a job. Lennie needs George because Lennie is not clever so people would think that he isn’t able to carry out simple tasks. Finding work is a motive for George and Lennie so they can achieve the American dream. This novel is set during the Great Depression so they need a lob to be able to buy food. In chapter one you can see that there is a lot of hope and happiness in the description of the pond. For example it says “ leaves fresh and green” This is imagery and symbolises a new beginning because the leaves have just began their life. This is like how George and Lennie have just begun their plan for the future. However in chapter 6 it says” the brown dry leaves on the ground.” This imagery shows that the leaves are dead and so is there hope and happiness. The author does this to show how hard times were and to show how the plot has developed. The reader is sad to see that George and Lennie’s plans have failed.

[onepiecetvt]

I am not required at all to read this, this is an option for my 9th grade summer, and I am glad that I chose this book not because if short.

From the beginning to the end, George is always this smart guy and his partner who I love the most for his adoration for George and kindness, Lennie. The characters are nicely build up to the point of the last scene, it was emotional for those who read the book from start to finish, is just too good. I am serious when all the school books are better than the ones I read.

[bradsweeney]

Im reading this in year 9 in England and the ending 😓

[jasminglynne]

I had to read it and do about 6 essays on it for my English gcse with my least favourite english teacher so I'm sick of it

[booksandquills]

@jemmyjams Nope, it's a brand called Pull & Bear (I bought it in Paris, but I'm not sure where you can buy this brand).

[booksandquills]

Haha none of those options. I'm Dutch! (But I'd say I have an American accent).

[jordanssecondchoice]

Through Candy's regret at not killing his dog himself, and Lennie's petting of soft things throughout the text the conclusion seems so right, yet so confronting at the same time. A great tale of love and mercy in a harsh world.

[catmotel]

I live in the US, and I read Of Mice and Men in 9th grade, when I was 15. I quite liked the book, despite having a really irritating English teacher at the time.

[WilleOfNie]

we had to read the one about the pearl... i think it's called the pearl actually... not my favourite though

[ericsouthern]

I loved this book, we read it, when I was a junior in high school.

[Nimrast]

I loved "Of mice and men" too, it's one of my all time favourites. It's very touching. In fact, it has influenced many movies, and books too.

[booksandquills]

@xShlingAttackx I have The Virgin Suicides too, but haven't read it yet!

[booksandquills]

@nenalyzed Whyyyy is YouTube turning all your comments into spam?!

[LindaDulcinea]

This book is a classic for a reason. It's exquisite; everyone should experience it.

[themissingn]

I haven't read it, but lots of people at my school also had to read it, so I think you've got a point there.

[MsMissSunday]

I wondered if you have read Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk and if you would recommend it :)

[egg]

Have you read the red pyramid? I highly suggest it is very intriguing and unique .

[booksandquills]

@TallShortGirl Close! But that's not really my first video on YouTube :)