Of Mice and Men

When I first picked up this book and read the back, it seemed like it would just be a boring story where nothing ever happened. Don't make this mistake and not read this book!
This was a relly great story. Seinbeck made it so exciting and emotional, and it made me laugh and cry, and I loved it! I was engaged from the beginning to the end. The ending was perfect. It was sad, but it was perfect. When I finished the book I didn't just put it down and forget about it. I had to keep thinking about it and I couldn't stop. I loved the ending.This is a great book and you shouldn't just look at it and say,"it looks boring." because there's so much more to it than it seems.

Reader reviewed by f00lishchick

i think this book was a really nice book. we had to read it for english class and the whole class seemed to like it. i like how george takes care of lenny and doesn't give up on him. even though george kills lenny at the end of the story, he does it for the better because if he didnt kill him, lenny would suffer greater death.

Reader reviewed by soph

A parable of commitment, loneliness, hope and loss, of mice and men is a powerful and moving portrayal of two men striving to understand their own unique place in the world.
This book was really good! A quick read which at first seems so simple, yet there is so much more to it when you actually reflect on the book upon finishing it.

Reader reviewed by Kristen

This is a book about two men, Lenny and George. Lenny is kind of retarded and George promised Lenny's aunt that he would take care of him. In the end George has to end up doing something he really didn't, but it was for the best.

I liked this book a lot, it was funny and sad at the same time.

I would recommend this to anybody.

Reader reviewed by Liz

i've been reading this in english for my GCSE'S and its such a great book i love it! really sad ending, great how steinbeck creates a mental image of the characters. truly remarkable book....RECOMMENDED!

Reader reviewed by Evan

BRIEF SUMMARY
The two main characters, Lennie Smalls, and George Milton have always been best friends. They have shared the dream of a simple life ever since they were small. They have always wanted to live on a farm and raise rabbits. Lennie, unlike his last name (Smalls) was very tall (6 ft. 5in.) He was also mentally challenged. George was the brains of the two, but he wasn't to bright either. The two found a job working on a farm and raising rabbits. They moved to the country, where they would work for little money, food, and shelter. A turn of events bring the story to a dramatic ending.


OPINION
My favorite character is George. I like George because he was Lennie's best friend, even though Lennie was mentally challenged. George liked Lennie for what he was, and was a true friend. My favorite part of this book is at the end when George makes the hardest decision of his life. I like how he thought, and analyzed the situation closely. I liked this book a lot because it was real, and their friendship bond was so strong.


RECOMMENDATIONS
I think this book would be good for young teens, through adults. I think both boys and girls would appreciate this book.