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justnicka's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
loumichagny's review against another edition
adventurous
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
itskamilou's review against another edition
4.0
I always assumed this book would be 400+ pages. When I discovered [b:The Old Man and the Sea|2165|The Old Man and the Sea|Ernest Hemingway|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1329189714l/2165._SY75_.jpg|69741] was only 96, I was left in shock (my mouth was quite literally agape!!)
The message I took from this book was different than the one everyone else seemed to glean: weigh the risks vs. rewards of any endeavors you partake in. Everyone else was saying "be determined and never give up" blah blah blah. Which seemed naive. At the end of the book, we see a tourist couple looking at the skeleton of the fish and they literally have no idea what type of fish it is nor is it important to them that the old man nearly went to a watery grave over it. That's the end!! I think the other message is that just because one is deserving of notability, doesn't necessarily mean it will come, so make sure your actions live up to who you believe you are (validation must be from an internal source).
The message I took from this book was different than the one everyone else seemed to glean: weigh the risks vs. rewards of any endeavors you partake in. Everyone else was saying "be determined and never give up" blah blah blah. Which seemed naive. At the end of the book, we see a tourist couple looking at the skeleton of the fish and they literally have no idea what type of fish it is nor is it important to them that the old man nearly went to a watery grave over it. That's the end!! I think the other message is that just because one is deserving of notability, doesn't necessarily mean it will come, so make sure your actions live up to who you believe you are (validation must be from an internal source).
landonlunceford's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Really insightful book. Loved the marlin scenes, how short it is, and also wraps up what Hemingway thought about his own life in certain aspects. The writing is wonderfully done!
postmodernblues's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I'm just not a fan of religious allegory at all. I'm sorry guys but by the end I was rolling my eyes. I'm still giving it 3 stars 'cause it's Hemingway and his writing is still killer.
emiliahubbard's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0