pick"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”
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pick"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”
pickThis 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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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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pan🌟🌟 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.
pickMit første møde med Hemmingway var vellykket. Jeg husker bogen som en simpel, men gribende historie, der skal læses igen engang.
so-soThis 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.
pickA classic. Tale of a man's determination and decision making and the price for all.
pickBeautiful 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.
pickOne 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.
pickSomehow 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.”
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... 😂
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pickSometimes 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.
so-soMeh. 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!
pickRating: 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.
pickThe 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.
pickOne of my favorites. As I grow old, I see how life is perfectly described in this book. Would read it again.
pickAnd 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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pickClassic story I read in school, but still a nice reread. An old man being one with the sea and persistent to get his catch.
pickI 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.
pickIt'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.
pickIt really a short but heart touching story. Now I know why it win the Pulitzer Prize in 1953. Its a beautifull conversation between human and nature. It shows how we as human are stubborn but also shows how we react in the time of difficulty. Really a simple and short story but meaningful also.
pickI am only better than him through trickery and he meant me no harm
Santiago | Old Man and The Sea
Found this beautiful video of the book:
https://youtu.be/NNCxNntn2yc
#sorrynotsorry. That sign is like crack to a book lover.
Wow-wow-wow!!!
A song about a novel!!! 😱😱😱
So awesome, you‘ve gotta listen: https://youtu.be/znrEGeYsq9s
Do you know of any other songs like this, where a song is based on a book?! 😁👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
so-soOkay. So I‘ve bought this Hemingway bundle from Barnes and Noble about four years ago and I‘ve read everything in it, except The Old Man and the Sea. I just finished it. This was the abridged version and my god. I just wanted it to end. How this won a Nobel, I have no idea. #stilllovehemingway
pickI owe Hemingway an apology. I tried to read Old Man and the Sea 30 years ago and found it so dull I gave it up almost immediately. Ever since I‘ve thought of him as a crap writer but I gave this one another try and LOVED it. Such beautiful, spare sentences and such a powerful story about man‘s relationship with the rest of nature. I can‘t square Hemingway‘s respect for all life here with his love of bullfighting, though. 😡
