A review by vladja
Stařec a moře by Ernest Hemingway

adventurous emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

I really liked the relationship between the young lad and the old man at the beginning of the book. It was something that I found really wholesome and heartwarming and it really made me invested into the story. 

I wish the young boy would go fishing with the old man. Their dynamic was just so interesting that I would have loved to read more dialogue between the two of them and see some character development (also wouldn’t mind if the book was bit longer due to that), but I also understand why he didn’t come along. The reason was also explained in the story which I really appreciated.

Overall it was a really nice and simple story that I enjoyed. I was a bit skeptical at first and I thought it was going to be really boring but then it turned out amazing. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good classic.