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- Narrated by: Gary Sinise
- Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins
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- Written by: John Steinbeck, Robert DeMott
- Narrated by: Dylan Baker
- Length: 21 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 325
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 283
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The harmonica was a bit much!
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- Narrated by: Sissy Spacek
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed listening to this classic
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- Narrated by: Richard Poe
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- Unabridged
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Worthy of its reputation
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5 out of 5 stars
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Well read.
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great performance
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- Length: 21 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 325
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 283
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 281
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5 out of 5 stars
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The harmonica was a bit much!
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- Written by: Harper Lee
- Narrated by: Sissy Spacek
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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wonderful
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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Enjoyed listening to this classic
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5 out of 5 stars
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Guy Montag is a fireman. In his world, where television rules and literature is on the brink of extinction, firemen start fires rather than put them out. His job is to destroy the most illegal of commodities, the printed book, along with the houses in which they are hidden. Montag never questions the destruction and ruin his actions produce, returning each day to his bland life and wife, Mildred, who spends all day with her television "family."
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4 out of 5 stars
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A dystopian tale relevant today
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Not what I hoped
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Animal Farm
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wonderful!
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Of Mice and Men: A Reader's Guide to the John Steinbeck Novel
- Written by: Robert Crayola
- Narrated by: Robert Armin
- Length: 48 mins
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John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is widely considered one of the greatest of American novels. This new guide gives you an in-depth analysis of this important work, unlocking its confusing aspects, making the book accessible and enjoyable, and helping you uncover all the details that make up the story. Included in this guide: a biography of author John Steinbeck, a look at the book's context, its literary elements, detailed chapter summaries, analysis, and an examination of critical questions.
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Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up "greasers" like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect, until the night someone takes things too far.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Narration
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
- 50th Anniversary Edition
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fantastic
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- Unabridged
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5 out of 5 stars
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By far the best book I've listened to
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Written by: Ernest Hemingway, and others
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Catch-22
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- Narrated by: Jay O. Sanders
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- Unabridged
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Set in Italy during World War II, this is the story of the incomparable, malingering bombardier Yossarian, a hero who is furious because thousands of people he has never met are trying to kill him. But his real problem is not the enemy - it is his own army, which keeps increasing the number of missions the men must fly to complete their service. Yet if Yossarian makes any attempt to excuse himself from the perilous missions he's assigned, he'll be in violation of Catch-22.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great book, tough as audiobook
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A Clockwork Orange
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- Unabridged
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A vicious 15-year-old droog is the central character of this 1963 classic, a frightening fable about good and evil, and the meaning of human freedom. In Anthony Burgess' nightmare vision of the future, where the criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, who talks in a brutal invented slang that brilliantly renders his and his friends' social pathology.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Absolute masterpiece
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Written by: Anthony Burgess
Publisher's Summary
Celebrating its 75th anniversary, John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men remains one of America's most widely read and beloved novels. Here is Steinbeck’s dramatic adaptation of his novel-as-play, which received the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play in 1937-1938 and has featured a number of actors who have played the iconic roles of George and Lennie on stage and film, including James Earl Jones, John Malkovich and Gary Sinise.
From the Nobel Prize-winning author of The Grapes of Wrath and East of Eden, this classic story of an unlikely pair, two migrant workers in California during the Great Depression who grasp for their American Dream, profoundly touches readers/listeners and audiences alike. George and his simple-minded friend Lenny dream, as drifters will, of a place to call their own - a couple of acres and a few pigs, chickens, and rabbits back in Hill Country where land is cheap. But after they come to work on a ranch in the fertile Salinas Valley of California, their hopes, like “the best laid schemes o’mice an’ men”, begin to go awry.
Of Mice and Men also represents an experiment in form, as Steinbeck described his work, “a kind of playable novel, written in novel form but so scened and set that it can be played as it stands”. A rarity in American letters, it achieved remarkable success as a novel, a Broadway play, and three acclaimed films.
What the critics say
"Of Mice and Men is a thriller, a gripping tale running to novelette length that you will not set down until it is finished. It is more than that; but it is that.... In sure, raucous, vulgar Americanism, Steinbeck has touched the quick in his little story." (The New York Times)
"Brutality and tenderness mingle in these strangely moving pages.... The reader is fascinated by a certainty of approaching doom." (Chicago Tribune)
"A short tale of much power and beauty. Mr. Steinbeck has contributed a small masterpiece to the modern tough-tender school of American fiction." (Times Literary Supplement, London)
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- Amazon Customer
- 2019-04-02
Great listen, but intro/outro music needs to go
Everything about this audiobook was amazing. The narrator was great, the story was great, the pacing was a bit fast but you can just slow it down. My only issue is the intro/outro music is so absolutely jarring and distracting that it is impossible to hear and follow the narrator during the full duration.
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- Joseph Martin
- 2020-11-10
forgot how brutal this book is
I did a book report in elementary school like grade 7 culture would not accept this book 2 brutally honest glad I listened again great book brought back a lot of great memories woke Society could not handle this book
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- joelson popoff
- 2019-09-01
The narrator keeps the story alive
A Great book with a great narrator. A classic done right. Worth the listen for sure 👌🏾
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-09-15
livin off the fat of tha land
The story brings me back to grade 9 everytime . One of the very best.
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- CK DeGraaf
- 2018-06-29
I liked this classic now that I've heard it
I wish I had audibles when I was growing up. I would have been an A student in English classes especially on my book reports.
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- AvidResearcher
- 2023-11-19
This is not for sensitive ears
Steinbeck is a truly great storyteller. That's it... that is the end of that sentence. However, if unabridged means the frequent use of the ugliest, most hateful, shameful word in the English language - then perhaps I should have sought out an abridged version!
If you can get past the language used, this is a truly deep story of true friendship. And in true Steinbeck fashion, the story stays on your heart long after the reading (or listening) is done. Gary Sinise is a marvelous narrator who easily gave a different voice to every character. I just had to take off some stars because of the previously mentioned language issue.
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- Leslie Anger
- 2023-10-20
Oh Lenny
Such a good quick listen, leaving you with so much to think about. This definitely won’t be the last time I listen to this.
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- Brody
- 2023-01-19
A Wonderfully Narrated Classic
I very much enjoyed the narration it brought me right into the story. This is a classic.
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- Scott O'Connor
- 2022-12-25
Classic tail brilliantly told
The narration is great! If you're choosing among the several versions here on audible, I highly recommend this one.
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- Anonymous User
- 2022-05-18
Very moving!
Amazing book and great voice actor. The music at the beginning and end was really distracting and jarring though.
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- Jim "The Impatient"
- 2017-01-11
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IF I WAS A RELATIVE OF YOURS I WOULD SHOOT MYSELF
Steinbeck is America. He almost always writes about the down trodden and gives them a voice, makes them real to us, makes us care. When my boys were growing up, I made them spend some time reading in the summer and I made them read Steinbeck among others. Today they are in their 30's and they are readers. My one son really liked Red Pony. I read most of his stuff before joining audible, but I am looking forward to relistening. .
I THINK CURLY MARRIED A TART
Western fiction readers will also enjoy this book, as it is about hands going from ranch to ranch looking for work.
GEORGE, TELL AGAIN ABOUT THE RABBITS.
Sinese is an excellent narrator.
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- Jonathan Love
- 2016-08-31
My First Steinbeck... I've Missed So Much!
How unfortunate for me that I waited to age 38 to read Steinbeck. I so loved this book and immediately followed it up with his, Cannery Row and still looking forward to, The Grapes of Wrath. However, I did enjoy this one more than, Cannery Row (despite the fact that I lived five streets up from Cannery Row about eight years ago).
This year I've been running the gamut of Classics; some I've adored and others I'm left wondering why anybody gave a darn (e.g., My favorite has been 20,000 leagues, but hated The Time Machine, Frankenstein was amazing, but I can't finish Moby Dick; Animal Farm was so insightful, but I have no clue what's going on in The Brother's Karamazov).Of Mice and Men is easily third behind two of the aforementioned both in prose and story line.
Gary Sinese might be my new favorite narrator, but this has been the only book I've listened to with him as narrator where I've listened to several books narrated by Wil Wheaton. I had no problem listening at 3x speed.
I'm sure I will listen to this book over and over again; maybe I'll add it to my list of annual reads with Heinlein's, Starship Troopers, and Plato's, The Republic and The Allegory of the Cave.
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- Jenny
- 2011-10-24
The reader alone is worth it
A classic story with a fantastic narrator. His voices felt true to the characters and kept me listening. The story itself is a heart wrenching tale at times. I did not find much enjoyment in Steinbeck's The Pearl but this story completely sold me on the merits of this author
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- Suzn F
- 2011-12-19
The Poor Little Mouse
Once again I'm so glad to have downloaded and listened to another classic Steinbeck novel.
The narrator artfully brings along as we travel down the road with the two friends. I so love the way Steinbeck gives us characters we already know. And as we experience the human condition and wish for things to turn out a certain way, your heart gets broken before you finish this book. Oh and a journey worth taking.
Thanks to Audible for including this book on your site.
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- Kindle Customer
- 2019-08-08
Music in the background is VERY annoying.
completely impossible to listen to . why put music in an audio book. horrible idea.
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- M.A. Wilson
- 2014-11-09
Gary Sinise Is An Excellent Narrator!
What made the experience of listening to Of Mice and Men the most enjoyable?
They really could not have picked a better narrator for this story. He was so good. I love the story too. It was one of my favorites. I would highly recommend it!
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- steve
- 2012-10-24
Ignorance is Bliss
Loved the book, loved the movie and now I can say I love the audio book version as well! I knew this was a great, touching story already but Sinise as the narrator really impressed me. He does a great job with all of the voices and I can't wait to listen to more books by him. It also helped that he is also one of the stars in the movie itself. Indeed this is such a great story and just so sad at the end. Definitely a classic and I would certainly recommend this title to anyone who has yet to read/listen to it.
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- John Lane
- 2012-10-06
Gary Sinise is Amazing. Excellent!
Would you consider the audio edition of Of Mice and Men to be better than the print version?
The audio is better. Gary Sinise really makes the characters come alive. You feel like you are in the room with them.
What did you like best about this story?
Just the whole thing. It's like watching a car heading to a ditch and you just so want to stop it but you know you can't.
Have you listened to any of Gary Sinise’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is the only book I have heard by Gary Sinise. He WAS George and Lenny. Truly amazing.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
I did listen to the entire book in one sitting.
Any additional comments?
Must buy. Very good story, very good performance.
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- Saleh
- 2012-06-18
Hear the book, then see the movie...
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You can't go wrong with a classic!
Another of Steinbeck's raw, emotion filled, suspenseful tales set in the depression era. You'll be on the edge of your seat like a ballpark fan, coaching George and Lennie through querulous choices and foreseeable plot pitfalls.
Hear the book (great narration by Gary Sinise), then see the movie (with Gary Sinise again, rel. 1992)!
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- Rosemary
- 2012-06-25
Great Story
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes, a good quick read of a classic.
Who was your favorite character and why?
George. He was a compassionate and loyal friend to Lenny.
Have you listened to any of Gary Sinise’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No but I would like to listen to more. He was a terrific reader.
Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
I laughed and cried. It was a great story and a classic I had never read before.
Any additional comments?
Makes me want to revisit Steinbeck's other works.
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- Hugo Butery
- 2018-06-07
Great
very good book, lecture is immersive but accents can make the listening a bit hard sometimes for foreigners
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- Client d'Amazon
- 2018-03-02
Audio chapt don't correspond to book chapts; weard
Souhaiteriez-vous essayer un autre livre de John Steinbeck ou lu par Gary Sinise ?
no
Quel était votre caractère favori et pourquoi ?
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Quelle caractéristique de la performance de Gary Sinise aurait pu être améliorée ?
He is a good reader of this story ; he was of course the producer of the movie & the main character of it (George) which is an asset !
Souhaiteriez-vous voir Of Mice and Men adapté au cinéma ou à la télévision ? Qui choisiriez-vous comme acteurs ?
I've seen the movie fron Garry Sinise
Avez-vous d'autres commentaires ?
no
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