Dear friends
For June, we are discussing a powerful novel by John Steinbeck “Of Mice and Men”. The details:
Dare/time: 4.00pm, Friday 26 June 2009
Venue: The Activity Room, Bukit Batok Public Library
Facilitator: Mr Lawrence Chew
Title of book: “Of Mice and Men” by John Steinbeck
About the Author: John Steinbeck (1902-1968), born in Salinas, California, came from a family of moderate means. He worked his way through college at Stanford University but never graduated. Steinbeck’s novels can all be classified as social novels dealing with the economic problems of rural labour. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962.
(Taken from the Nobel Prize website: nobelprize.org)
About the Book: Brusque, friendless George Milton has been taking care of big, strong, slow-witted Lenny Small for so long that each has become as brother to the other. Lenny’s great physical strength, coupled with his childlike innocence, has gotten him into trouble in the past. George has always been quick to save him, later threatening to deprive him of his share of their longed-for land, their own little place where they will be beholden to no one.
(Taken from: /www.enotes.com/of-mice-and-men-salem/mice-men-0089900308)
Have you read these books? Do you have something else to recommend?
Post your comments, or send a longer book review to HBeditor@nlb.gov.sg
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6 responses so far ↓
1 soonhuat // Jul 1, 2009 at 11:58 am
A good turnout of 13 participants discussed Steinbeck “Of Mice and Men”. This book is one of this year’s READ! Singapore titles. A good book generates good discussion. A relatively thin book but it has layers of meanings and interpretations. The metaphor of mice, for example, brings up the issue of a person’s moral standing - is he able to act on his conscience to do good?
2 Sofie // Jul 1, 2009 at 12:50 pm
This book “Of Mice & Men” is very interesting -one not on family drama for a good change. I enjoyed the discussion at West Mall.
3 Paul // Jul 1, 2009 at 1:03 pm
I had’t read the book ‘Of Mice and Men’ before and this was a good opportunity.
4 Kennynathan // Jul 1, 2009 at 7:13 pm
As always it was time well spent with the Heartlands bookclub last Friday. Lawrence brought up interesting nuggets of infomation which added to the enjoyment of the book. We had an interesting discussion on this
simply written book which had many layers.
A good choice.
5 Allison // Jul 2, 2009 at 10:38 am
Soonhuat, thank you for the warm welcome and great snacks !
Lenny, in today’s world, will be someone who loves soft toys. A gentle giant whose childlike mind shielded him from understanding life’s complexities. His death was inevitable; it was carried out lovingly and quickly by a good person who did it with compassion.
6 Taufiq // Jul 2, 2009 at 10:27 pm
Hi guys,
Just want to recommend a new local bookstore in case you found new books worth purchasing. http://opentrolley.com.sg
But still, libraries are the best way to read a load of books. Keep it up NLB!
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