tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6744785531806921612..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: Of Mice and Men; John Steinbeck(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19680018440389177512011-03-09T19:59:01.764-05:002011-03-09T19:59:01.764-05:00I read this a long time ago and loved it. It'...I read this a long time ago and loved it. It's short enough for a quick reread. I'm glad it held up for you on a second reading.stacybuckeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16811500448951042300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39966904303097292612011-02-27T10:27:48.331-05:002011-02-27T10:27:48.331-05:00I need to read this. I have it in my personal libr...I need to read this. I have it in my personal library.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33825324196534927122011-02-21T23:15:07.079-05:002011-02-21T23:15:07.079-05:00I've read ALL of Steinbeck from his little kno...I've read ALL of Steinbeck from his little known works to his widely popular ones. I think East of Eden is my favorite. I love Of Mice and Men but hate the ending!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-72308220271050320492011-02-17T14:20:48.924-05:002011-02-17T14:20:48.924-05:00So glad you enjoyed your revisit!! Somehow I made ...So glad you enjoyed your revisit!! Somehow I made it through high school and two lit degrees without having to read Steinbeck. I have read Travels with Charley, though, and really enjoyed it. Look forward to someday reading some of his fiction!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-62765269396975807992011-02-17T09:48:27.007-05:002011-02-17T09:48:27.007-05:00It's funny because I reviewed this novel recen...It's funny because I reviewed this novel recently and I think that 'Of Mice of Men' is a brilliant novel. I found it hard to get into and I wasn't sure that I was going to enjoy it. However, it's worth persisting with. Great Review!Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03677623973651031381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55571259927736650022011-02-16T17:41:26.842-05:002011-02-16T17:41:26.842-05:00Great review. I read this a few years back and rea...Great review. I read this a few years back and really enjoyed it. I loved East of Eden. It's one of my all time favorites.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15387389557243960084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70875150477700854512011-02-16T12:26:34.886-05:002011-02-16T12:26:34.886-05:00I've always wanted to read this book, and pull...I've always wanted to read this book, and pulled it off my shelf at the start of the year to read at some point in the coming months. The only Steinbeck I read was The Pastures of Heaven for an American Lit course in college and I remember really enjoying it. I might have to revisit that one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21487405935132489442011-02-16T01:00:06.155-05:002011-02-16T01:00:06.155-05:00It's been many, many years since I read Steinb...It's been many, many years since I read Steinbeck. I think I liked this one and I know I didn't like Grapes of Wrath. Of course, that was high school so who knows what I would think of either one now. I guess I'll have to add him to my long list of re-read candidates!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-48039263020550038012011-02-15T22:47:03.379-05:002011-02-15T22:47:03.379-05:00I always include Of Mice and Men among my favorite...I always include Of Mice and Men among my favorite books, but it has been many years since I read it. Due for a reread soon.<br /><br />I regularly reread Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday--I just love the characterization in those books so much.<br /><br />I prefer East of Eden over Grapes, but I haven't read either in a long, long time.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20913587042450922682011-02-15T19:54:55.994-05:002011-02-15T19:54:55.994-05:00I'd like to read this one. I like Grapes of Wr...I'd like to read this one. I like Grapes of Wrath. And I read Travels with Charley while traveling in northern California, so that one has a special meaning for me.Tashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131924592639030353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-16348524321763749552011-02-15T19:18:10.330-05:002011-02-15T19:18:10.330-05:00I'm going to go against the grain here. I'...I'm going to go against the grain here. I'm not a fan of Steinbeck. My husband knows that when I compare something to Steinbeck's books I usually mean something that may be written well but will tear your heart out. I've never gotten over reading Of Mice and Men in high school - it was just so sad.Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-41052803527307694672011-02-15T16:36:40.658-05:002011-02-15T16:36:40.658-05:00I'm so impressed! Great review, you inspire me...I'm so impressed! Great review, you inspire me to give it a try.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8652041681862139252011-02-15T16:03:13.047-05:002011-02-15T16:03:13.047-05:00I think Of Mice and Men is my favorite though I lo...I think Of Mice and Men is my favorite though I loved Grapes of Wrath. His works are definitely worth reading again!!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07600979915661464945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-15093677134205370382011-02-15T13:31:59.907-05:002011-02-15T13:31:59.907-05:00I love this book. I just reread it along with my s...I love this book. I just reread it along with my son, who read it for school and remembered just how much I adored it. The best part is my son loved it too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70292832621933658012011-02-15T12:42:10.250-05:002011-02-15T12:42:10.250-05:00I love Steinbeck. It's been a while since I&#...I love Steinbeck. It's been a while since I've read anythign of his, but I sure do love this book!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-11205607916125012692011-02-15T12:33:10.365-05:002011-02-15T12:33:10.365-05:00I loved East of Eden. I don't think I knew Of ...I loved East of Eden. I don't think I knew Of Mice and Men was so short. That makes it less daunting!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004178422343485278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-42872813030715471102011-02-15T12:12:01.086-05:002011-02-15T12:12:01.086-05:00Steinbeck is one of those classic American writers...Steinbeck is one of those classic American writers. His books are not just good stories, but well-told stories. His writing skill enhances the stories of life in this country. Love love love.Baley Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217798839187799797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-61023255825227168262011-02-15T11:55:19.562-05:002011-02-15T11:55:19.562-05:00One of my all time favourites even if I always end...One of my all time favourites even if I always end up sobbing my heart out.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-55937520377816079452011-02-15T11:28:56.607-05:002011-02-15T11:28:56.607-05:00Steinbeck is one of my favorite authors of all tim...Steinbeck is one of my favorite authors of all time. Ironically this is my favorite book. So glad it's still making its way into peoples lives and hearts.<br />Great review!fredamanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445217103291725907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80967252780991841572011-02-15T11:00:42.473-05:002011-02-15T11:00:42.473-05:00Yes! I haven't read this one, but I do so enj...Yes! I haven't read this one, but I do so enjoy his writing. I've read Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden and was mesmerized. I think you either like him or you don't.<br /><br />(Kim Bee here -- I'm following you under a new blog now. A one-stop blog--with 7 writers there should be more books, too. Hope you will keep in touch :)Good Companyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199803488145525441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-8645816247763470402011-02-15T10:21:19.682-05:002011-02-15T10:21:19.682-05:00I loved OF MICE AND MEN. So much emotion in such ...I loved OF MICE AND MEN. So much emotion in such a little book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-76429193286066941962011-02-15T10:13:59.400-05:002011-02-15T10:13:59.400-05:00East of Eden is actually the only Steinbeck that I...East of Eden is actually the only Steinbeck that I have ever read, and I have to say that if you are reading that one soon, you are in for a treat. It was such an excellent story, with such a convincing antagonist. I want to read Of Mice and Men also after reading your wonderful review!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-10316358364886375582011-02-15T09:59:39.545-05:002011-02-15T09:59:39.545-05:00I love anything by John Steinbeck!. Remember The R...I love anything by John Steinbeck!. Remember The Red Pony? that was a book that all students read in school... Hemingway is another writer I enjoy.Kalei's Best Friendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331539743751163269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-46098780894082182332011-02-15T09:25:40.348-05:002011-02-15T09:25:40.348-05:00I'd like to revisit Steinbeck. I remember liki...I'd like to revisit Steinbeck. I remember liking him years ago but haven't picked him up lately. Hmm, you've piqued my interest . . .Trishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273468231529654323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-5887369679468250982011-02-15T09:18:18.549-05:002011-02-15T09:18:18.549-05:00I read Of Mice and Men a couple of years ago (the ...I read Of Mice and Men a couple of years ago (the first time since high school) and had the same experience - loved it! Also reread The Red Pony around that time and can recommend it. East of Eden is an all-time favorites. Up next for reread - either The Winter of our Discontent or The Grapes of Wrath. Gotta love Steinbeck!!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.com