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Loading... Of Mice and Menby John Steinbeck (otherwise under John Steinbeck)
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will love Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book.  jmattas | Dec 17, 2009 |  Sometimes good people do bad things - because they don't know any better, or because they know they have to. (  ) tony_landis | Dec 11, 2009 | I read this in ninth grade. Steinbeck is such great required reading. My mom still remembers when I read this book, that I came out of my room in tears when I was through. It was the first book that ever made me cry. The imagery and the characters have stuck with me ever since. (  ) sarah-e | Dec 11, 2009 | Hated it. I really don't understand why he is such a celebrated author. (  ) trinibaby9 | Nov 24, 2009 | This simple, beautifully written tale of friendship is one of my favorites. I can't read it often because it does make me cry. ( ) EnglishGeek13 | Nov 23, 2009 | 
 To Americans whose eyes are still smarting from the unhappy ending of the Wall Street fairy tale of 1929, John Steinbeck's little dream story will not seem out of line with reality; they may even overlook the fact that it too is a fairy tale. An oxymoronic combination of the tough & tender, Of Mice and Men will appeal to sentimental cynics, cynical sentimentalists.  "Of Mice and Men" is a thriller, a gripping tale running to novelette length that you will not set down until it is finished.
Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0140177396, Paperback)MAXnotes offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature, presented in a lively and interesting fashion. Written by literary experts who currently teach the subject, MAXnotes will enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the work. MAXnotes are designed to stimulate independ ent thought about the literary work by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions. MAXnotes cover the essentials of what one should know about each work, including an overall summary, character lists, an explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, illustrations to convey the mood of the work, and a biography of the author. Each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed, and has study questions and answers.(retrieved from Amazon Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:58:13 -0400) The first test round has been closed. Visit the Open Shelves Classification group for details. |
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I'm glad I didn't have to read this at school. I wouldn't have liked it at all. It's full of little openings of deep themes, many of them about the complications of human relations and the use of power. I liked the play-like structure of the book with a clear scene separation and distinct scenery for each. The description of nature is very "calming".
I ought to digest this experience for a while and re-read the book shortly. (