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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
slow-paced
dark
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
sad
medium-paced
first time reading Hemmingway - took a bit of getting used to the style but i’m glad i stuck with it. tragic.
Well, I tried. For two weeks. Gave up after chapter 1, which is a short chapter but contains a sentence so long it required TWO semicolons.
challenging
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
[3.5 stars]
Actually... I did not hate this book. I had gone into this book expecting very little after being severely disappointed by [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] two years ago. I don't know whether I've grown as a reader or if this book is simply just that much better...
Anyway, I found myself--at times--rather enjoying this book. Hemingway's dialogue is especially notable, the exchanges felt as if I was listening to a real conversation. The characterization shown within the dialogue was also done very well.
However, Hemingway's prose is so dense. Especially in the early parts of the book, I felt like I was fighting for my life while reading his mile-long sentences and surface-level descriptions. I know that's what defines his writing, but I can't stand it. I lost track of what he was talking about at parts. Though, I will say those long sentences and descriptions are surprisingly effective when we get the occasional glimpse into Frederic's thoughts.
While I did slightly (and I mean ever so slightly) warm to the style as I read, Catherine Barkley's character reads as incredibly misogynistic. Catherine is so one-sided and depicted as entirely crazy. Her character had such potential... I feel like there's not much more to be said on Hemingway's casual misogyny--or, even the lack thereof--so I won't say much else.
Overall, I had an okay time reading this self-interest piece, and it's particularly interesting to read knowing about Hemingway's life. I didn't despise it, and that's saying something. The overall story was interesting enough, and I didn't dread reading it (lol, as most school books).
Happy reading!
Actually... I did not hate this book. I had gone into this book expecting very little after being severely disappointed by [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] two years ago. I don't know whether I've grown as a reader or if this book is simply just that much better...
Anyway, I found myself--at times--rather enjoying this book. Hemingway's dialogue is especially notable, the exchanges felt as if I was listening to a real conversation. The characterization shown within the dialogue was also done very well.
However, Hemingway's prose is so dense. Especially in the early parts of the book, I felt like I was fighting for my life while reading his mile-long sentences and surface-level descriptions. I know that's what defines his writing, but I can't stand it. I lost track of what he was talking about at parts. Though, I will say those long sentences and descriptions are surprisingly effective when we get the occasional glimpse into Frederic's thoughts.
While I did slightly (and I mean ever so slightly) warm to the style as I read, Catherine Barkley's character reads as incredibly misogynistic. Catherine is so one-sided and depicted as entirely crazy. Her character had such potential... I feel like there's not much more to be said on Hemingway's casual misogyny--or, even the lack thereof--so I won't say much else.
Overall, I had an okay time reading this self-interest piece, and it's particularly interesting to read knowing about Hemingway's life. I didn't despise it, and that's saying something. The overall story was interesting enough, and I didn't dread reading it (lol, as most school books).
Happy reading!
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No