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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
Although it too me a while to get used to his style of writing, I can now say that I understand why Hemingway's books are such classics. His descriptions are beautiful and the way he writes is poetic. I fell in love with his characters and the unconventional way in which they speak to each other. A Farewell to Arms is definitely going back onto my bookshelf to be read again.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Brilliant and Poignant, One of the most gripping books I have ever read. It is impossible to keep away from praying for the characters as we go along. Of men and their arms and the world of war. Such beautifully depicted is the book that its impossible to put down.
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:
Yes
A book full of hope and promise that just crashes and burns in the end. See "The Silver Linings's Playbook" for the dialogue Pat has on this book (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJeEVVYV8xE). My sentiments exactly.
There are so many conflicting opinions on this, but I thoroughly enjoyed reading this novel. Yes, Catherine is eccentric and a bit tiring when you are first introduced to her, but I grew to love her just as Frederic did. The ending of the book is worth the entire read, though I know some thought it was pretentious, I still stick with my love for Hemingway's works.
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Me gusto, sin embargo no es una de las mejores historias de Hemingway. Es una novela triste y su final es demasiado predecible. Aun así para algunos sera un gran libro.
My first Hemingway novel and I was not impressed. I’d heard about his distinctive style and, whilst it’s certainly that, very often it is just inane. Characters just repeating the same pointless sentiments to one another. I suppose there is a decent representation of the atmosphere of the Italian front in WWI but, plot-wise, I found very little to care about. The ending is moderately shocking and memorable but for me that was too little too late. I’ll think twice before reading any other Hemingway, as if it’s like this then it’s not for me.