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"Con una sabia maestría, John Steinbeck (Premio Nóbel en 1962) logra desnudar la realidad más dura de la 'América profunda', con una mirada implacable y compasiva, a la vez, que penetra hasta el fondo del corazón humano. En esta novela, una de las más famosas (fue llevada dos veces a la pantalla) y de las más características de su estilo, el gran novelista da vida a dos inolvidables personajes; George, un ingenioso y casi amoral vividor, que protege a Lennie, un débil mental, y que se vale de la terrible fuerza de este para poder sobrevivir. A través de la existencia cruel de estos dos marginados, Steinbeck construye un conmovedor canto a la amistad." I can admit that I got out of high-school without reading this book not sure what we read in it's place but after reading it today I feel like I was done a very big disservice. This book makes you think, wish and makes you wish for equality and a version of the American dream. The American Dream has many variations, but always, it is about independence and the pride of being one's own man. Lennie and George want this independence more than most men, but have less than most men to get there. In their case, it isn't a white picket fence, but a farm where they can raise rabbits. Lennie is not a bright man. He desires to care for someone and to be loved, but is unable to think past his own fear. George tries to protect him, but he too, although smarter than Lennie, is managed by his insecurity and foolishness. The story surrounds Lennie and George's efforts to get and retain work on ranch near Soledad, and more so, toward their American Dream. The big picture is always with them, but it is the day-by-day difficulties they have with being outsiders. Their intrinsic inability to be free is sheer tragedy, as they both fail again and again to make the right decision. It's a lonely story about two men who hope more than they can think, who are destined by their misery never to enjoy true companionship and happiness. Belongs to Publisher SeriesBlackbirds (1994.4) Gallimard, Folio (37-7245) Gyldendals Tranebøger (192) Keltainen kirjasto (51) — 16 more Lanterne (L 273) Rainbow pocketboeken (33) Reclams Universal-Bibliothek (9253) A tot vent (307) Zephyr Books (83) Is contained inIs retold inHas the adaptationHas as a studyHas as a student's study guideAwardsDistinctionsNotable Lists
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The repetitive nature of its plot might slightly wear the reader down, but it serves as a solid buildup to the climax of the story, and the character arcs also help give this story its natural conclusion. It is not a story that gradually drains one's hope away, but it's presented as a ticking time bomb; Steinbeck tucks the reader in a blanket full of warmth and comfort and clangs a metal pan over their head as soon as they succumb to that fake sense of comfort. ( )