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.“This novella lends itself to interpretation on multiple levels and, for its rich imagery of natural elements and human emotions, remains one of the very best Hemingway offered us.”
I copied the above from one of the thousands of Goodreads reviews of the book (but forgot exactly who to credit – sorry!) Unlike the #1 most liked review “throw the F’n fish back” the above is, in my opinion, the most acc ...more
.“This novella lends itself to interpretation on multiple levels and, for its rich imagery of natural elements and human emotions, remains one of the very best Hemingway offered us.”
I copied the above from one of the thousands of Goodreads reviews of the book (but forgot exactly who to credit – sorry!) Unlike the #1 most liked review “throw the F’n fish back” the above is, in my opinion, the most acc ...more
I hated this book so much. It had no point. And I read it twice in a row. Still didn't get it. After hearing from other people that they detest this book, I don't feel so bad. Sadly, it's made me reluctant to read other Hemmingway books.
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Although I am not particularly enamored by Hemingway's narrative style, I found this fishing story very compelling and somewhat sad. There is some insightful Christian symbolism here as well.
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