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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
The fictionalized story of Ernest Heminway and his first wife, Hadley. They met in 1920 in Chicago and after a short courtship--much of it long distance--they married and moved to Paris. In Paris, Ernest struggled to launch his writing career and they both got caught up in friendships with Gertrude Stein, Ezra Pound, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald and many others. Their marriage became more complicated after the birth of their son, after Ernest began to bask in commercial success, and after a bitter betrayal. The book started out slow for me, but picked up after the couple reached Paris. I ended up really liking the book, but question why Hadley put up with Ernest and his behavior for as long as she did.
I really enjoyed this book. It was interesting to get a different perspective of Hemmingway's life. Recommended read.
I've thought this was like a French spy novel in WWII but nope it's about Hemingway and his wife.
Love Hemingway and enjoyed this novel since it was historical fiction. Definitely identified with Hadley. Had a hidden feminist message. I wish Hadley told more of her life story, post Hem.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book took me way too long to finish. I would gladly not ever recommend this book to anyone. It dragged on forever, and nothing really happened. It received many raving reviews about how it’s a wonderful love story, but I’m confident that none of those reviewers read this book because there is nothing wonderful or lovely about this book.
emotional
sad
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:
Yes
I loved this book from start to finish. I didn't want it to end.
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes