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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

41 reviews

emmad861's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

This book is both violently anti-semitic and incredibly boring. Hemingway should’ve stuck to short stories. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Animal death

maidinnah's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

Ernest Hemingway's iconic lean prose is on full display in his debut, The Sun Also Rises, a tale told with the tightness that belies its depth and rich character writing. While on the surface, the novel seems to be about “friends” trapped in a cycle of drinking, eating, flirting, and gossiping, it's actually a WWI story and about the casualties of said war. Hemingway's exploration of the Lost Generation's disillusionment and anxieties offers the reader a glimpse into the past, making this a perfect time capsule of a novel. Knowing that though, it is important to acknowledge that this book is firmly stuck in the time it's written in. Therefore, I found myself somewhat distanced from the story, but I also fully appreciate Hemingway's craftsmanship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Antisemitism

Moderate: Racial slurs and War

kerrence30's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Similar to other books from this time period there is a lack of purpose for many of the characters. The upper and middle classes are basking in their free time, living without cares or responsibility, and life is to be enjoyed. This does leave the story without a real plot, but it is an interesting reflection on life for the privileged and hedonistic during this time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Antisemitism and Eating disorder

jeremie's review against another edition

adventurous reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism

Moderate: Animal death

aj_m's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny informative medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Alcohol, Racism, Animal death, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Racial slurs

Minor: Religious bigotry

bookishdreamer's review against another edition

challenging reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Antisemitism, Animal cruelty, Racial slurs, Animal death, and Alcohol

katsweirdbookshelf's review against another edition

challenging reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Antisemitism, Animal cruelty, and Animal death

Moderate: Racial slurs, Alcohol, Racism, Toxic relationship, and Death

Minor: War

studydniowka's review against another edition

funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Group of friends drink a lot and is involved in love drama.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty and Animal death

Moderate: Alcohol

kananineko's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Alcoholism, Racism, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death, and War

Minor: Cursing, Violence, Homophobia, and Sexual content

bmpicc's review against another edition

dark slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I thought maybe teen self and Hemingway didn't vibe, but perhaps adult self and Hemingway could have their moment. I was wrong. Very, very wrong.

I kept reminding myself about the time period, the world in which this was written. It didn't help. There are certain words I was not raised with, nor use. Words that grate on my soul and this books overuse of 2 of them hurt. Not to mention the alcohol consumption, the poor bulls ear, & the lack of character depth to name a few. The conversations/paragraphs filled with repetitive words left me feeling bored and unamused. ex. fiesta & daunted.

This will be an interesting book club chat! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal death, Antisemitism, and Animal cruelty

Moderate: Racism and Racial slurs