John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men (Bloom's Reviews)

By Harold Bloom

Book Overview

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• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0791085813
• ISBN13: 9780791085813
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Chelsea House Publications
• Length: 134 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

The Best

I would definitely recommend this book to others who haven't read this book. It included many suspensful and surprising events. Lennie in the story surprised me the most. You wouldn't think that the mind of a child could panic and be as if it were violent. George is also surprising. I thought of him as always being protective,and what he did at the end of the story really surprised me.The main character did the right thing when George stuck up and protected Lennie throughout most of his life. They are complete opposites as far as personalities. Lennie is a large man. He was," Shapeless of face, with large pale eyes, wide slopping shoulders, and his arms hung loosely when he walked. George on the other hand had," Small strong arms, a thin bony nose, and slender body frame.The Setting helps to make the story exciting by taking place out west on a farming ranch. The Attitude of the the other workers on the ranch were surprising with their attitudes.This book may look as if it were simple and a boring book to read, if you were to judge it by its cover. Hard work of staying diligent pays off when you get into the book. After a person grows interested in a book, it is hard to put it down. I know it was for me.

fast paced and captivating

I just finished the book with my 7th grade AIG class. I found myself wrapped up in the lives of the main characters and their plights. The book is fast paced which made it hard for me to put it down. Steinbeck works symbolism like magic!

Wonderful Work That Will Not Soon Be Forgotten

I thought this story was great, I have also read the play in a Drama course and seen the movie, but the book gives more detail... I think everybody should read this.

This awesome book is abuot friendship.

This is a wonderful story about true friendship and strenth.It's great to get to know the characters. Icould'nt put it down, and I read it three times. I loved it every time.I recomend it just about anyone. Of Mice And Men is the perfect classic!

Of Mice and Men: A tragic story of best friends

This book seemed at first to be almost comical, yet the story took a tragic turn. Lennie's character being as it is, made me feel sorry for him. He was like a big dumb animal, and just like Candy's dog ~ was of no help to himself. George befriended Lennie and tried to keep him out of trouble, but in further reading I found that not even George could help Lennie. The ending shocked me, and brought tears to my eyes. I recomend this book to all ages, and to those who have never liked to read. Just trust me on this, you won't be dissapointed.