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  • Of Mice and Men

  • Penguin Modern Classics
  • By: John Steinbeck
  • Narrated by: Billy Howle
  • Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (623 ratings)

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Of Mice and Men

By: John Steinbeck
Narrated by: Billy Howle
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Drifters in search of work, George and simple-minded friend Lennie have nothing in the world except each other - and a dream. A dream that one day they will have some land of their own. Eventually they find work on a ranch, but their hopes are doomed as Lennie - struggling against extreme cruelty, misunderstanding and jealousy - becomes a victim of his own strength.

Tackling universal themes, friendship and a shared vision, and giving a voice to America's lonely and dispossessed, Of Mice and Men remains Steinbeck's most popular work.

©1937 John Steinbeck (P)2021 Penguin Audio
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what a story

what a story.. a love story.. a story about hope.. the human condition..they had no chance, because of elements in the personality.. life is so hard if you are very poor..the dream shatters.. certainly worth reading and listening.. it will stay with me

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Good book

A nice short listen narrated by a good voice actor, really got engaged in Lenny's and George's story, recommended!

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Amazing

Thank you Mr Styles. The best English teacher ever, Rest in peace. Didn’t say a George……..

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Really enjoyable

I really enjoyed this book, short but powerful. It was read beautifully too, the scene was set instantly. After a long book it was just what was needed

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Classic Tale of the human condition

Fantastically written with a vivid descriptive nature and read just same by the narrator, creating a picture was very easy

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A classic that still resonates

Characters with all the human flaws told through a simple tale that tells a timeless truth.

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classic

thought provoking and although short is very memorable and characters feel real
stays on your mind longer than it takes to read.

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Very good

Really enjoyed the narration. Made the book even more moving than reading it solo. Thank you Audible

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Short n sweet

Narration was fantastic , you really feel like you’re there with the characters. The way it’s written makes you feel like you can see what they see, hear what they hear. A great read/listen - it’s become one of my favourites - mainly due to the narration.
If you enjoyed this I’d recommend “to kill a mockingbird” narrated by cissy spacek (probably spelt her name incorrectly)

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Very moving!

I don't know how this classic passed me by. it short but powerful. The narration does it justice and brings the words to life.

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