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A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
This is my third Hemingway book and probably the one I liked the most. Compared to 'Old Man and the Sea' and 'The Sun Also Rises', this one actually had things happen. The focus on WWI gave the book structure and plot, which made up for the classic Hemingway style of writing which can be a lot. Most historical war novels are centered about WWII, so it was a good change of pace to learn a little more about the Great War. I think the main character offered up some good reflections on the meaningless of the fighting and the war in general. I thought the most gripping parts were the running, swimming and general escape from the front.
I'm not sure how believable I found all the characters, especially Catherine but I enjoyed reading about her ridiculous love affair. I found the other Italian characters to be a little forgettable and interchangeable. Not sure if I'd recommend to this people, but wouldn't outwardly discourage it.
I'm not sure how believable I found all the characters, especially Catherine but I enjoyed reading about her ridiculous love affair. I found the other Italian characters to be a little forgettable and interchangeable. Not sure if I'd recommend to this people, but wouldn't outwardly discourage it.