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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
My first Hemingway. I don't like memoirs, esp vague ramblings like this, but there is such gorgeous writing and hints of the genius in his work, that now I feel like I have to read him.
I know Hemingway sucked as a person, but my God could he craft a sentence. In describing F. Scott Fitzgerald he writes, "The mouth worried you until you knew him and then it worried you more." Why does that line go so hard? I dunno but ilu papa Ernie
A mostly entertaining recap of a Hemingway’s first decade in Paris. At times, it felt drawn out and bogged down by run-on sentences, but overall it’s enjoyable and humorous. 3.5/5
Nice memoir, this edition has some interesting additions and comments on process.
It even has a couple of photos of his hand written rough copies with margin notes, words crossed out etc.
It even has a couple of photos of his hand written rough copies with margin notes, words crossed out etc.
In Hemingway's dry and yet perfect style, an account of his young years as a writer in Paris, among cafés au lait, Gertrude Stein, horse races Scott Fitzgerald, bottles of good wine and Ezra Pound. "Paris was always worth it and you received return for whatever you brought to it."
Classic Hemingway, of course. I wouldn't recommend this as a first for someone who hasn't read him, if only because it's mostly just him hanging out with his first wife and his friends - there's no over-arching plot, just an inter-connectedness of location and time period. There are some truly heart-warming moments between him and his wife and son, as well as some laugh-out-loud bits about his time with the Fitzgeralds. His powers of description, as always, are acute, and he captures Paris in the way of a true native.
As per usual with Hem, I find that a familiarity or affinity for the subject matter helps when reading him. Sun Also Rises is one of my favorites, but I don't know if I would have ever found that out were it not for my vivid visualizations from my trips to Spain to keep me going through some spots. The same goes for this. People who have been to Paris - or want to go - and people who are really into Fitzgerald will probably find this easier to read than someone who just picks it up randomly. (Intense Hemingway fans aside, obviously.)
As per usual with Hem, I find that a familiarity or affinity for the subject matter helps when reading him. Sun Also Rises is one of my favorites, but I don't know if I would have ever found that out were it not for my vivid visualizations from my trips to Spain to keep me going through some spots. The same goes for this. People who have been to Paris - or want to go - and people who are really into Fitzgerald will probably find this easier to read than someone who just picks it up randomly. (Intense Hemingway fans aside, obviously.)
adventurous
informative
reflective
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced