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Spoileralert. Ok, I finished this story today, and it's basically a "fish tale".
Summary: "Well, Today I cought an 18 foot long swordfish, but the sharks ate' em. Oh well."
The story telling is a bit dry and the level of detail is a bit unnessesary. "I cought a big fish, I feel sad for the fish, the fish is my brother, but I have to eat him anyway. I am so sorry fish. Can you ever forgive me?"
To top it all off it is difficult to distiguish Santiago's internal monologue with the narriator's voic ...more
Summary: "Well, Today I cought an 18 foot long swordfish, but the sharks ate' em. Oh well."
The story telling is a bit dry and the level of detail is a bit unnessesary. "I cought a big fish, I feel sad for the fish, the fish is my brother, but I have to eat him anyway. I am so sorry fish. Can you ever forgive me?"
To top it all off it is difficult to distiguish Santiago's internal monologue with the narriator's voic ...more
I sat and listened to this beautiful story on audiobook over one evening. I was completely transported and sat beside the old man, in his boat, hearing his story and really feeling the waves around me, the swaying of the boat, and the significance of the trip.
This is such a beautifully written, immersive story. It follows one old fisherman who, having not caught a single fish for 84 days, sets out on his journey to catch the biggest fish of his life. That's really all a reader needs to know, and ...more
This is such a beautifully written, immersive story. It follows one old fisherman who, having not caught a single fish for 84 days, sets out on his journey to catch the biggest fish of his life. That's really all a reader needs to know, and ...more
I don't remember a single thing about the story, except that he was an old man and he was in the sea. All I remember was how much I liked the writing itself. It was so easy to read. I plan on reading this book again, to see if there was anything to the story itself besides the lulling feeling of reading those sentences.
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I read this as a eBook. This was a great example of Hemingway's literary prowess in taking a simple, narrow subject and weaving it into a good page-turner. Hemingway shows his experience and love of the sea and deep sea fishing in this short story.
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I doubt if I would have read this book, except that it was assigned high-school reading. I'm glad I did. Classic story about the power of nature....or possibly a reminder from God, that man is not always in control in this life.
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beautiful, just beautiful
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