This story is set during a difficult time; the US is in a state of great economic turmoil. The main characters, George and Lennie are ranch workers, Traveling Throughout California and living wherever They can find work. Although They are long-time friends, the two men are very different: George is a small, intelligent one, while Lennie is mentally challenged and big. HOWEVER, They share a common dream: ". Live off the fat of the land" to own a house and They do not wish to wander from place to place Their whole lives. Lennie, with his knack of getting into trouble, Seems to make this dream impossible for Both of them. Finally, They hit upon yet another California ranch and meet an old man with a similar hope to buy a home. So we This has a bit of money stored away. The three men work together, all making money to go towards the same goal: Purchasing Their dream home. Just When Everything Seems to be going Their Way, The Inevitable happens. Blundering Lennie gets into trouble yet again. Only this time it is serious. Although I will not give away the shocking conclusion of this novel, I want to say this: Of Mice and Men is a great book. It is terse, simple, and still so meaningful. The 90 pages of this book really fly by. Read this wonderful classic!
