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A review by frootlupo
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
There was definitely an old man - there was certainly a sea. . .
This was a short little tale about the resilience of man's spirit - taking a look at both the beauty and futility of that unconquerable heart. The story at times seems to drag and the struggles seem to blur into each other, but that does perfectly encapsulate the trials of Santiago, our protagonist. Upon completion of the book I found myself caring more than I thought I would, and pleasantly surprised by the elevation of community and relationships that this largely solitary book has.
Overall - I'm glad I read it, and I'm reminded that I don't really like fishing anyway
This was a short little tale about the resilience of man's spirit - taking a look at both the beauty and futility of that unconquerable heart. The story at times seems to drag and the struggles seem to blur into each other, but that does perfectly encapsulate the trials of Santiago, our protagonist. Upon completion of the book I found myself caring more than I thought I would, and pleasantly surprised by the elevation of community and relationships that this largely solitary book has.
Overall - I'm glad I read it, and I'm reminded that I don't really like fishing anyway