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These characters drink. A lot. And they repeat themselves. They drink and they repeat themselves. They repeat themselves and they drink. And they hate Jews. Also Lady Ashley is the town bicycle. Everyone's had a ride. Except for Jake, who is impotent. So he drinks. And repeats himself.
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I was afraid to reread this one. I loved this book the first time around but I was younger and I was afraid coming back to it I wouldn't feel the same way. My disappointment in A Farewell to Arms also added to my fear that I remembered it better than it actually was. Luckily my memory stands, I still love this book. Sorry to be cliche but Hemingway really does show how the generation of men who fought in World War I were affected and wandering. No one in this book is really very happy with their
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Jan 01, 2011
Jenny
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it was amazing
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What a time to be alive. Also best ending line ever.
Jun 04, 2010
Jen
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really liked it
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My favorite of Hemingway's books.
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Fabiola Miranda
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