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This has similar themes to Waiting for Godot (which I read the same day) but is so much more enjoyable. The old man is coming to terms with death and loss while catching and ultimately losing the fish of a lifetime. He's sensitive and it was lovely to spend time in his perspective. His friendship with Santiago is tender and sweet.
The story moves along at a good pace (it's not long, either) and I really, really enjoyed it.
Hemingway... I don't always love his themes or perspective (here I did!) a ...more
The story moves along at a good pace (it's not long, either) and I really, really enjoyed it.
Hemingway... I don't always love his themes or perspective (here I did!) a ...more
The struggle between an old man and a very big fish. Or... is it the struggle between mankind and nature? I haven't been fishing in a very long time nor am I a big fan of fishing but I feel like going fishing now. For a very short book, it is quite suspenful, full of interesting description of incidents, and brimming with thoughts for the readers to ponder. In short, a powerful book to get you thinking...
"But a man is not made for defeat... A man can be destroyed but not defeated..." ...more
"But a man is not made for defeat... A man can be destroyed but not defeated..." ...more
This is my latest edition to my "Books literally everyone alive has read except me and which I've been putting off for 2+ decades" list. Even though I knew how it was going to turn out (thanks for that, introduction!), and the fact that it took far too many days to read than 100 pages warranted, I found myself surprised at my emotional investment at the end.
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What I liked the most is the scenes where the boy is taking part of the story.
otherwise, I didn't find myself in the hole scene of the "old man and the sea", I think it was over described, and I think this is why It had the Nobel prize. ...more
otherwise, I didn't find myself in the hole scene of the "old man and the sea", I think it was over described, and I think this is why It had the Nobel prize. ...more
Sep 30, 2009
Jennifer N.
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it was amazing
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Jul 19, 2011
Heather (DeathByBook)
marked it as to-read
Jul 25, 2011
Tanya
marked it as did-not-finish
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Aug 12, 2011
Alexandria
marked it as to-read
Jan 21, 2020
Amy W
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really liked it
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Dec 07, 2011
Davi
marked it as to-read
May 13, 2012
Jen
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Avery Martin
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