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112 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099908401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 18 August 1994
Description
Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish.Here, in a perfectly crafted story, is a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge t...
Community Reviews Summary of 51,852 reviews
Moods
adventurous 59%
emotional 34%
sad 29%
inspiring 25%
tense 23%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, BloodModerate
Injury/Injury detailMinor
Racial slurs
112 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780099908401
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arrow Books
Publication date: 18 August 1994
Description
Set in the Gulf Stream off the coast of Havana, Hemingway's magnificent fable is the story of an old man, a young boy and a giant fish.Here, in a perfectly crafted story, is a unique and timeless vision of the beauty and grief of man's challenge t...
Community Reviews Summary of 51,852 reviews
Moods
adventurous 59%
emotional 34%
sad 29%
inspiring 25%
tense 23%
hopeful 19%
challenging 17%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%
Pace
medium 31%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 54% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 48% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 76% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 41% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, BloodModerate
Injury/Injury detailMinor
Racial slurs