Of Mice and Men is a little book that tells the story of George and his simple-minded friend Lenny as they start work at a new ranch.
For only a few pages it's a really moving book. George obviously regrets getting lumbered with Lenny who means well but with his limited intellect and extraordinary strength tends to get them run out of their jobs pretty quickly. But despite the trouble he causes, George sticks with Lenny and protects him against others who don't understand him. It's really sweet the mix of frustration and love that George expresses.
Unfortunately this isn't enough for a happy ending, which I already knew going into the book. Despite having been told the story in some detail by my mum I was still gripped by this book.
So this is a really good book and I thoroughly recommend it, although I would suggest getting a copy that doesn't have a schoolkid's notes, and in some cases little drawings, in it.
For only a few pages it's a really moving book. George obviously regrets getting lumbered with Lenny who means well but with his limited intellect and extraordinary strength tends to get them run out of their jobs pretty quickly. But despite the trouble he causes, George sticks with Lenny and protects him against others who don't understand him. It's really sweet the mix of frustration and love that George expresses.
Unfortunately this isn't enough for a happy ending, which I already knew going into the book. Despite having been told the story in some detail by my mum I was still gripped by this book.
So this is a really good book and I thoroughly recommend it, although I would suggest getting a copy that doesn't have a schoolkid's notes, and in some cases little drawings, in it.
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