BookmarkedComedian Mark Little offers his interpretation of a classic novel

I recently read Of Mice And Men, a novel. 

It is by American author John Steinbeck who also wrote many other books. Of Mice And Men is the story of a small man and his handicapped giant who travel the world telling people their dreams. 

Sometimes the giant is a murderer so they run. Each adventure ends with Small Man shooting Big Silly in the head.

It was first published in 1937. Some of the themes include: nature of dreams, barriers, powerlessness, fate, Christianity, a giant, loss of paradise, my brother's keeper, Big Silly, mice, men.

Some of the major symbols include: hands.

The book has been a Broadway play and a Hollywood movie. And there is a Winnipeg connection too. Local director Guy Maddin is currently adapting the book into a gothic ballet movie called The Mouse That Man. Isabella Rossellini will play Lennie.

In conclusion, I give this book five stars out of a five. I really liked it and recommend it to everyone who enjoys tales about true friendship. In an age when Facebook, Twitter and social media have made people less connected and four years of high school popularity are considered more important than a lasting bond, Of Mice And Men shows that that's wrong.

Mark Little is performing at the Winnipeg Improv Festival. It runs November 6-11.