The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

96 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics literary adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a g...

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Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 59%
emotional 34%
sad 29%
inspiring 24%
tense 23%
hopeful 18%
challenging 16%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 46%
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: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 41% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.43

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