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shelfkewpie 's review for:
A Farewell to Arms
by Ernest Hemingway
The writing is fast-paced and straightforward. It's very awkward-sounding if you're reading it out loud or as an audio book. The pace and dialogue have to be seen rather than heard. Otherwise, you'd be lost and probably hate it.
Reading a book from the 1920s about WWI shouldn't be judged in the context of 2025's world and culture (unless you WANT to dislike it). I expect to see political incorrectness and scenes that wouldn't fly in today's world. It's a glimpse into the past, and you can still enjoy a story despite it being from an antiquated set of values.
I felt like the style of writing, characters, and plot all fit together well. I appreciated it for being what it was: a man's experiences in his life from his perspective, during wartime, and in love.
Reading a book from the 1920s about WWI shouldn't be judged in the context of 2025's world and culture (unless you WANT to dislike it). I expect to see political incorrectness and scenes that wouldn't fly in today's world. It's a glimpse into the past, and you can still enjoy a story despite it being from an antiquated set of values.
I felt like the style of writing, characters, and plot all fit together well. I appreciated it for being what it was: a man's experiences in his life from his perspective, during wartime, and in love.