I'm just not a Hemingway fan. I must be in the minority because I see that a lot of people love his work.
I'm just not a Hemingway fan. I must be in the minority because I see that a lot of people love his work.
On completion, all I will add to that written below is that I adored the ending. This IS my favorite book by Hemingway. Hemingway has illuminated friendship and love in a beautiful and also honest manner. Note, this is a love story, a wonderful love story that rings true. Nothing false here. If othe...
Unpleasant people behaving badly (drinking too much), giving honor to a disreputable sport (bull fighting), plus a travelogue through 1920s France and Spain--that pretty well sums up my description of this book. Of course unpleasant people behaving badly can be the basis of an interesting story. So...
I was extremely underwhelmed by this book, especially considering how often it shows up on the "greatest novels of all time" lists. Quite honestly, I'm not sure what anyone really enjoyed:* It's hard to sympathize with or like any of the characters. They are all repulsive or unattractive in one way ...