Of Mice and Men

Firstly, if anyone, like me, was tearing their hair out trying to find out what the name of this book comes from, it's from Robbie Burns' poem 'To A Mouse'. The whole sentence actually goes 'The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry' althought that may be slightly paraphrased.

Anyway, that's right, it's another boring book review! As you may see, I'm not reading many new books, particularly. This is because I want to read those classic books that everyone says 'have you read...' and I usually say 'no, but I really should. So sorry. Also it's the only thing that I can think to write about and it's my blog and if you don't like it then I'll scream and scream until I'm blue. And that'll be just the start of the tantrum I'll throw.

Of Mice and Men is the story of two farm workers who travel around together called Lennie and George. George is a small and cynical man, who looks after his friend Lennie. This is because Lennie is large, but mentally deficient. He has the mental capacity of a child.

Trying to work up enough money to buy a little piece of land that they've always been dreaming of, they start work at a new farm. However, much like the times before that George relays to him, Lennies low intelligence and desire to stroke soft things gets them into trouble. Is it possible for George to save Lennie this time?

The story is a touching tale of the isolation of men on these farms in America and the hopelessness of the American Dream. Many of the characters reveal that their greatest curse is the feeling of being alone. Despite this, George and Lennie have found a way out of the lonliness in each other and this book shows how much they actually care.

I know I always say that I highly recommend books, but this one should be read above any of the others that I have reviewed on this website. It's only short. You could probably read it within a day or two. Let yourself have this experience, I doubt you'll regret it.

Bobbikk