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frostap's review against another edition
2.0
I love Hemingway (his writing, not his misogyny) and I couldn't stand this book. It made Hadley even less of a three-dimensional character, which I don't think was the aim. Also offers a good warning about committing pet names to paper. Feather Cat? Really?
If you are curious about the Hemingways, read "Paris Without End."
If you are curious about the Hemingways, read "Paris Without End."
jbabiarz's review against another edition
4.0
Great read. Didn't quite have the romantic description of Paris that I was hoping for, but it was a very interesting read. Now feeling like I need to read some Hemingway...
iuliaiordache's review against another edition
emotional
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
lindsayaunderwood's review against another edition
3.0
Really enjoyed this story about Ernest Hemingway's first wife. I will say that I was insanely frustrated with her at times, but I tried to remind myself about the whole "it was a different time" bs. Overall, an interesting retelling of a love story.
jgraydee's review against another edition
3.0
Eh...
I enjoyed the beginning and end -- written more as s novel. The guts of the book had some interesting bits, but were mostly tedious.
I enjoyed the beginning and end -- written more as s novel. The guts of the book had some interesting bits, but were mostly tedious.
kerinl's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting insight into the literary world of the early 20th century,
mrsdryoder's review against another edition
3.0
Makes me want to go and reread Papa. I haven't read A Moveable Feast yet, but will add that to my to-read list. Overall, quick and easy read
bsolarz's review against another edition
1.0
Having not read any of Ernest Hemingway's books, it could have been a faltering factor in my decision to stop reading the book... but I know it isn't. The characters in this book were tedious and repetitive and most of all, made me angry. All Hadley seemed to ever do was see what Hemingway was doing to their marriage but insist she didn't want to do anything about it due to it possibly getting in the way of his writing.
There is no plot to this story and no excitement. Shame... the concept had great potential.
There is no plot to this story and no excitement. Shame... the concept had great potential.