A review by atiticus
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

adventurous inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Quickly became one of my favorite books with its beautiful prose and unabashed willingness to feign a conventional plot, rather allowing the reader to really get to know Santiago. Many say this is one of Hemingway’s most autobiographical works. This book being my first of his, I cannot attest, though I can say that the passion and experience with which he write practically bleeds onto the pages. Quick read, loved it.