A review by moopish
The Sun Also Rises (Masterpiece Library Edition) by Ernest Hemingway

adventurous emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I was strangely enthralled by this book. The main characters were not overly likable but the chaos was fascinating.

There were many beautifully written lines. The way that melancholy was captured was stunning. I wish there was more about the history between Brett and Jake, but that may have ruined some of the emotions the book was able to pull out of me.

I can fully understand why some people detest or find this book boring. There are plenty of parts that feel repetitive or may seem irrelevant.

The dropping of slurs was quite a shock, even for an older novel, just due to the sheer volume. 
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