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monahed's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Racism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Homophobia
roclarenett's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Alcohol, Animal death, Antisemitism, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Homophobia, Alcoholism, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Blood, Bullying, Sexual harassment, Stalking, Classism, and Death
marjoleinvanderspoel's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I appreciated this book a lot more after reading a little about Hemingway's writing style, and after someone pointed out the theme of masculinity throughout the novel. Although I'm not sure I agree with Hemingway's takes, this tale of the decadence and vitality of the lost generation is an enormously atmospheric story with more vibes than plot, that I loved being immersed in. Unfortunately, like a lot of literature from this time period, it was also rife with anti-semitism and glorifies the violence and brutality of bull fighting.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Antisemitism, and Animal cruelty
stevesbookstuff's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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? Yes
The debut novel by Ernest Hemingway is arguably the best book he ever wrote. It was an instant bestseller and is today considered probably “the” book of his generation. The main action in the book is the result of a love triangle around Brett (the epitome of the 1920s "New Woman") that plays out on a trip to Pamplona, Spain where a group of friends goes to take part in the Fiesta de San Fermin. They take part in the annual running of the bulls and are daily spectators at the bull fights. There is much drinking and partying.
t's Hemingway’s writing style that makes the book transcend its story of lost souls spending their prime in partying and dissipation. The spareness and understatedness he’s known for is at a peak in this book. It’s a real pleasure to read.
Considered scandalous in its day for swear words and "loose morals", today its scandalous for other reasons (see content warnings)
Find my full review on my blog: https://tinyurl.com/2x7jz7t7
t's Hemingway’s writing style that makes the book transcend its story of lost souls spending their prime in partying and dissipation. The spareness and understatedness he’s known for is at a peak in this book. It’s a real pleasure to read.
Considered scandalous in its day for swear words and "loose morals", today its scandalous for other reasons (see content warnings)
Find my full review on my blog: https://tinyurl.com/2x7jz7t7
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism and Alcohol
Moderate: Racial slurs and Homophobia
dejanira's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Alcohol
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