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Summary: a real trend setter
Review: the greatest truimph of "the old man and the sea" over the other novels I've read so far is that it makes the reader realize the importance of the concept and characterization over flowery words and phrases that make you run for the dictionary. this and the immortal character of Santiago make this book a great classic of world literature. in my opinion its the book of the century.
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Summary: I feel that this is Hemingways greatest works.
Review: Ernest Hemingway one of the best authors of all time wrote many great classics. The old man and the sea may go down as his best. He was able to portray so many symbols in this story. For example the old man, Santiago was like Christ and his disciple was the little boy. Another symbol is the old man always dreamt about lions in on the coast of Africa, I think this resembled his strength when he was young and able to handle large jobs. The final symbol is the old man and the boy cared about nature. When the marlin was being attacked by the sharks, Santiago kept on apologizing to the fish for going to far out.Some people may not like the book because it is mainly an old man in his boat out at sea battling with a marlin. I really enjoyed this book and I fell that alot of other people would enjoy this book also. This book was so great it won Mr. Hemingway a Pulitzer Prize.
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Summary: Dope-a-scope, this book ganks
Review: This book totally ganks. It is so gripping and so simple. It uses plain old fashioned techniques of good storytelling. I don't mean ganks like the typical "Let's gank a forty from the local liquor store," rather, it ganked my attention, stealing it from all the mass media with which it struggles today. Don't get me wrong, I've read better, but for such a short simple book, this one totally ruled. Enjoy it.
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Summary: ENTERTAINING
Review: I have just finished reading this story and really enjoyed the way that it was wriiten. Hemmingway puts this story together in a simple easy to read fashion that keeps you wandering what will happen next to his character the poor fisherman. I definetly suggest that this book be read. It is a short story that is well worth anyones time. I'm looking forward to reading my next book by this author.
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Summary: Great reading experience
Review: No doubt a great piece of literature. What I liked best is the way Hemingway tells the story... no great flowery description.. no over dramatic narration...simple and straight but reaches directly to your heart.. an un-put-downable.
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Summary: good book
Review: im a student and i just read this book and i thiught that it was written well and told well. i must say at some times it was a-little boreing. any way i hope eveyone will read this book....
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Summary: the book was really good
Review: the book was really good i,loved it. one of Earnest Hemingway's greatest books
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Summary: Good Book
Review: Hemmingway's style is displayed in this novel. It is a simple novel, but it hits hard
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Summary: Put away your prejudices and try it
Review: It's too bad that most high schools feel compelled to inflict good literature on students who won't appreciate it. I believe that people would enjoy this and other stories a whole lot more if they weren't forced to read it and keep a journal, take notes, etc. I was told how much I would hate this book, how boring it was, and how pointless. This is a psychological book that is more focused on the mind than on action, but what saved it is Hemingway's terrific writing. As you follow the old man Santiago you can feel the sun, see the water and the animals and smell the salty air. It was wonderful to be able to escape like that without a hoarde of characters or monumental events to pressure you. It's not perfect but everyone really should give it a try. You might like it.
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Summary: a real thought provoker
Review: My essay on this book for AP English is due tomorow, and so I came to look for some inspiration, the prompt being whether the Old Man failed or suceeded. Though I am still undecided, I'm inclined to think he came out triumphant, many of the rave reviews on here making up my mind. Santiago did leave me pondering the barriers I could break if I put only half as much dedication to my goals as hid to his, however the messege well taken, I still had to muster up alot of dedication to get to the last page. His struggle left me struggling to continue reading, since it just got repetitive after a while.
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