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Of Mice and Men (1992): Film vs Book
Film · 1992 · Directed by Gary Sinise · Starring John Malkovich, Gary Sinise
About the film
A second film version of the story of two friends who travel together looking for work.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookIt follows the book closely and keeps its quiet tension.
Read or watch first?
Read the short novel too: the language is plain and powerful.
What the book gives you
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
A short, tender story about loyalty and a shared dream that is told with simple, beautiful clarity. It lingers in the heart and rewards a slow, careful read.
Who will like it: Readers who want a short, moving story about friendship and hope that is easy to finish in one sitting.