A review by bmpicc
The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

dark slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

I thought maybe teen self and Hemingway didn't vibe, but perhaps adult self and Hemingway could have their moment. I was wrong. Very, very wrong.

I kept reminding myself about the time period, the world in which this was written. It didn't help. There are certain words I was not raised with, nor use. Words that grate on my soul and this books overuse of 2 of them hurt. Not to mention the alcohol consumption, the poor bulls ear, & the lack of character depth to name a few. The conversations/paragraphs filled with repetitive words left me feeling bored and unamused. ex. fiesta & daunted.

This will be an interesting book club chat! 
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