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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
loved this more than i expected. 3rd time's a charm hemingway!
Thought-provoking storytelling, and an interesting glimpse into Hemingway’s writing process. Which, for me, has been a useful study and is worth revisiting for a slower read.
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3.5 really, I couldn't go the whole four. I listened to the audio version of the restored edition, and the narration was out of this world. The type of narration that lifts a story up. There are a number of fragments at the end, from his historical collection, and I have to say that audio is perhaps not the best venue for really soaking this sort of thing up. One of things noted about this restored edition is that it did not flow chronologically, which did in fact end up a little confusing, but that is not a major issue.
I am keeping this book - I keep only a fraction of the books I read, that is notable. There were a number of parts of this memoir/work of fiction (in his words), that I really enjoyed. I loved hearing about their winters in Schroontz, which I am entirely sure I have misspelled, but hey, I never saw it in writing. And I absolutely adore the dialogue. There is something unique about his dialogue, and between his words and this narration, it was just outstanding. Some of the things that were really small were amazing to ponder, such as leaving their baby son home alone in the crib with the cat as a babysitter
His writing about Scott Fitzgerald was sadly distressing. I will follow up soon by reading Z, about Zelda, as it also fits in my challenge.
If you like Hemingway, this is worth your while. If you don't already care for him, this probably won't, change your mind.
I am keeping this book - I keep only a fraction of the books I read, that is notable. There were a number of parts of this memoir/work of fiction (in his words), that I really enjoyed. I loved hearing about their winters in Schroontz, which I am entirely sure I have misspelled, but hey, I never saw it in writing. And I absolutely adore the dialogue. There is something unique about his dialogue, and between his words and this narration, it was just outstanding. Some of the things that were really small were amazing to ponder, such as leaving their baby son home alone in the crib with the cat as a babysitter
His writing about Scott Fitzgerald was sadly distressing. I will follow up soon by reading Z, about Zelda, as it also fits in my challenge.
If you like Hemingway, this is worth your while. If you don't already care for him, this probably won't, change your mind.
emotional
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
1) I bought my copy in Paris at Shakespeare & Co after a walking tour on Hemingway. So reading it brought back so many good memories.
2) this is my 2nd Hemingway book and I don’t love his writing style but it’s unique and it’s good to be familiar with it.
3) it’s good to read classics- the writing and descriptions are just wonderful.
2) this is my 2nd Hemingway book and I don’t love his writing style but it’s unique and it’s good to be familiar with it.
3) it’s good to read classics- the writing and descriptions are just wonderful.
enchanting recounts of paris keep you flipping page after page. i truly enjoyed reminiscing my trip to paris and this book made me the streets even more charming than i had remembered (though i do recommend all who are able to make a trip to paris when you can – it's life-changing, and so is this book). hemingway masterfully weaves in personal troubles & joys with the people he meets in the corners and alleys of paris. (personal favourite is his interactions with the fitzgeralds) a read i will treasure for a long time to come. i can see myself reading this in paris again.
Interesting only if you are a literature geek (like me) who wants to see into the mind of the writer
Loved this meandering tale of Hemingway's time in Paris before he his fame set in. Am reading The Paris Wife next, so will be interesting to compare....