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kokarina's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
bhr's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.75
headfirstslides's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
el_dorado's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
namrata_jain's review against another edition
5.0
This is my favorite Hemingway book by far! Of the 4 I’ve read. This book is so matter of fact and simple. But the writing is so rich and poignant. The relationship between the old man and the boy makes you root for both of them. Then the relationship between the old man and the fish. This is a story of humility, respect, hope and perseverance. But also a story of futility, adversity and acceptance. To me, this story is a reminder of how little one really needs in life to be content and how we occupy ourselves day after day with things and thoughts that don’t really matter.
dharris's review against another edition
4.0
This was definitely a classic book! I really liked the story, however the ending was somewhat disappointing even if it was realistic. Overall, a great book and a beautiful story!
teeceebeecee's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Title should have been: The Old Man and The Fish
cyaneve7's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kendallpenn's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0