A review by _philboyd_studge
For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A great book. It’s obvious it’s one of the great classics of American literature. I love how Hemingway uses language that makes it clear that the whole book is meant in Spanish except for internal dialogue and has been “translated” for the reader. Really some of the best prose I’ve ever read.