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The Sun Also Rises

Ernest Hemingway

Start date: May 1, 2020

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May 12, 2015 Alexander rated it liked it

I liked it. It was good, and the more I reflect and think the more I like it. The memers say it's just post war rich kids drinking, and whilst on the surface that can seem to be the case, there's much more depth to the novel than that.

It's very much inspired by Hemingway's own experiences in Europe and the characters are characterizations of people he really knew. This makes the novel more melancholic, the loss of somethings in everyone's lives as a result of the War.

Stylistically it's very 'H ...more

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Apr 03, 2011 Laura (Reading is a Doing Word) rated it really liked it

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Paris and Pamplona, the main settings for the partying lifestyles of Hemingway's characters. The Lost Generation spending their time in bars and cafes. Interesting relationship between Jake and Brett, strangely Brett is sympathetic despite her behaviour. The bull fighting scenes are particularly evocative. An interesting read. ...more

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