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The Old Man and the Sea is a quiet yet powerful story about dignity, endurance, and the human spirit. Ernest Hemingway tells the tale of Santiago, an aging Cuban fisherman who battles the sea, a giant marlin, and his own failing strength with remarkable simplicity and depth.

The Old Man and the Sea is a powerful meditation on perseverance, pride, and dignity in struggle. Through Santiago‘s lonely battle with nature, Hemingway explores endurance, aging, heroism, and faith with striking simplicity. The balance between defeat and inner victory is moving, and the respect shown toward nature is profound. Though sparse and slow for some readers, its themes linger long after the final page. 4 ⭐️

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Loved it! 💙
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️4/5

„Age is my alarm clock“. Word 😅

A short story told well, really well. I hadn‘t read anything by Hemingway before and was expecting something complex but quite the opposite - a succinct and impactful glimpse into a brief moment of one man‘s struggle. 8/10

“Every day is a new day. It is better to be lucky. But I would rather be exact. Then when luck comes you are ready.”

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3.2⭐️ I know this may not be a popular opinion when it comes to this book, but I wasn‘t the biggest fan. It was well written, insightful, and have a message of hope and perseverance. But it was sad and not in a good way. This is my #ClassicCountdown book for the month.

"But man is not made for defeat" he said. "A man can be destroyed, but not defeated."
The Old Man and the Sea ~~ Ernest Hemingway”

This is definitely the one to pick up if you‘re not sure you‘ll vibe with Hemingway and his whole schtick. There‘s a lot less explicit misogyny and ethnocentrism in this one (it‘s still there, but not quite so in-your-face), and it‘s definitely Papa at his most emotionally intelligent and sensitive. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/the-old-man-and-the-sea-ernest-hemingway/

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I have 2 five stars read in January. But the favourite was The Old Man and the Sea. It was so meaningful and beautiful story. I read slovenian edition.

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I finished 9books.
2audibooks
4ebooks
3paperbacks

My favourite was the tagged one.

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During readathon I read 639 pages. But didn't count hours for audiobook.
I finished 5 books (2 are novellas). And still need to finish 2. The tagged book is my favourite and I read it in my native language. Casino Banale is by local author and not translated to english.

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🌟🌟 I get it! Perseverance, tenacity, never giving up, pining for youth etc. with that said, there is also a time for letting go.

I love the classics but this one was a huge snooze fest for me. Not a fan of him or his writing system.

The 2 stars is mainly because I gave it a listen and Donald Sutherland‘s voice made me feel cared for.

Mit første møde med Hemmingway var vellykket. Jeg husker bogen som en simpel, men gribende historie, der skal læses igen engang.

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This book is good, but it is very inspirational at least to me. During the part the old man fighting with the huge fish out the sea. Different people may have different feelings of this. For me I feel the unprepared when human face the nature. But there also are other inspirations, like the loneliness.

A classic. Tale of a man's determination and decision making and the price for all.

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Beautiful writing. Donald Sutherland did a superb narration.

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I read this about 20 years ago and loved it. It may be due for a reread now.

One of my favorite Hemingway stories. Consistent with his style, Santiago‘s struggle with the marlin and ravenous sharks is simplistic and poignant, but utterly unforgettable. I love returning to this book. It means more to me as I get older.

Somehow I've never read this classic, despite it being short and despite it being on my shelves for over a decade, since my husband owned this copy when we got married haha I'm not sure how Hemingway managed to make me completely engrossed in a story about an old man catching a fish, but he did - I could barely put this one down! The ending did make me rather mad, though, but most classics do haha

I've wanted to read this one for a long time and finally getting around to it tonight. My reading snack seems to unintentionally coordinate. 🎣

"But man is not made for defeat," he said. "A man can be destroyed but not defeated.”

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Beautiful in its simplicity. Kept me in suspense every bit as much as a modern thriller.

My coworker brought in this fun edition, which is part of the Scribner School Paperbacks collection! It's hard working right next to an enabler... 😂

Sometimes you need to reread a book when you are in a different place in your life. This is one of those stories that hits much different when your older. I‘d like to rewrite that high school paper now.

Meh. I realize this is a classic but it just wasn‘t my thing.

Any Hemingway fans out there?

I‘ve read one and enjoyed it. Looking forward to watching this PBS program!

Rating: 5 ⭐
At some point I was disappointed about the idea of fighting hard for something then losing it. But the moral learned during this journey has a way more importance than the catch.

How masterful is a craftsman who works a trade their whole life.

The Old Man goes fishing.

I probably would have enjoyed this book more if the audio didn‘t go high then low multiple times throughout. Also, got to love quiet workdays that allow for listening.

One of my favorites. As I grow old, I see how life is perfectly described in this book. Would read it again.

And finished.
This is a short story which feels long because of it's steady pace. It picked up at the end post-climax (imho).
First introduction to Hemingway. To be honest, I'm not sure what I think. It one awards and he is so aggrandized in American Lit that to say anything other than "I loved it" seems wrong but then again, not everything is for everyone.
I will have to read more to find out.

This is a short read but I've taken my time, which seems fitting. It also seems fitting to read on a quiet, rainy morning. And I'm going to do it while enjoying my decaf at my beau's new hand-made table accompanied by my lovely jades😍😍

The old man, the sea, and the well-meaning neighbor. 😂

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Classic story I read in school, but still a nice reread. An old man being one with the sea and persistent to get his catch.

I read it in one night. I read it at perfect time. Motivation and focus to catch the fish made me realize I also need to do that in my life

Toured Ernest Hemingway‘s home in Key West. We had a very passionate guide who shared some interesting stories. I could have hung out in this room all day. 🤓

Scribners 1952 version of The Old Man and the Sea. A genuine classic. An amazing but quick read. This book has enticed me to read more of Hemingway‘s works. And just like that a new favorite has taken the top spot.

It's Hemingway -- his settings and characters are so vivid that they become all you know. It's taken me forever to get to reading this and I'm glad I did.