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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
My first Hemingway novel. I loved the narration and prose - felt like I was there while these characters were in the thick of WW1 hell.
Crushed by the ending though: it was the right call but I’m still processing it.
Crushed by the ending though: it was the right call but I’m still processing it.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
reflective
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:
Yes
I expected the laconic prose, the matter-of-fact narrative voice, but I didn't expect the humour and the depth of feeling.
The fact Hemmingway's style manages to be 'simple' and transparent and yet end up moving you so much is testament to his brilliant writing.
Definitely an author I want to read more of!
The fact Hemmingway's style manages to be 'simple' and transparent and yet end up moving you so much is testament to his brilliant writing.
Definitely an author I want to read more of!
A good example of an author and book which heavily impacted literature after them, but don’t feel so revolutionary to a modern reader.
Story is very engaging, even if understated, psychology and main concerns of the characters were interesting and kind of surprising. I liked how it wasn’t too allegorical as an anti war book, more honest, realistic and story focused.
Glad I read it but not an all time favorite. I really enjoy Hemingway’s style of writing and want to read more of his fiction.
Story is very engaging, even if understated, psychology and main concerns of the characters were interesting and kind of surprising. I liked how it wasn’t too allegorical as an anti war book, more honest, realistic and story focused.
Glad I read it but not an all time favorite. I really enjoy Hemingway’s style of writing and want to read more of his fiction.
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well that ending crushed me. It takes a while to get into this one but I read the last ~120 pages in one night. I'll definitely check out more Hemingway.
dark
funny
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Sun also rises > farewell to arms … just read some Steinbeck.
I simply do not care for Hemingway's writing style. It comes across stilted to me. The characters are not likable in any way and I just feel icky when I am done with the story.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A near flawless book!