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It was tough to rate this book on its merit rather than my feelings toward the spinelessness of the main character. I had to sit back and realize that this was almost 100 years ago, and while it is historical fiction, research was done so I cannot complain that Hadley was drawn that way by the author, but rather, was probably very much like that for real. I liked the writing, I liked the story, I disliked everyone in it. Then again, I never did like Hemingway... the works or the guy. Further res
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I have always been a huge fan of Hemingway, as well as the many artists that he encountered in his life. This book was about his first wife and him. I really loved the book!! However, it was a little difficult getting through the book about the artist himself and not his work. I am so glad I read it, as it was beautifully written!!!
A very well written fictionalized account of Hemingway's first marriage (to Hadley Richardson). The story is told from Hadley's perspective and in it she has a clear, strong, beautiful voice. I was happy to hear that she finds happiness in her second marriage. After going through everything she went with Hem, it felt like she surely deserved it.
Another aspect of the book that really appealed to me was the description of what life was like for the artsy set in the early 1920's, so many incredibl ...more
Another aspect of the book that really appealed to me was the description of what life was like for the artsy set in the early 1920's, so many incredibl ...more
Nicely and sweetly written. Recommend.
Interesting...made me feel a bit bad for Ernest Hemingway.
I'm enjoying learning about Paris in the 1920's through the fictional but historically based novel told through the voice of Ernest Hemingway's first wife. It seems that authors were the celebrities of this age - very similar to our movie and music stars and their often tragic lives. The book is not high literature and a little predictable, but it's an interesting read.
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This book gave me my worst "Book Hangover" of the year! I just couldn't leave it behind.Even knowing the outcome from the beginning, I still ached for Hadley.
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