The Old Man and The Sea

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Summary: this book is not classic
Review: there are many great books in the world and this is not one of them try A FAREWELL TO ARMS instead thats a classic

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Summary: A great, short adventure novel!
Review: When the old man set out on his daily routine he experiences more than he has expected. He has found his dream fish and now has the task of reeling it in.
Ernest Hemingway was born on July 21, 1899 in a small village in Illinois. After he graduated from high school he started to report for the Kansas City Star where he learned to get to the point in direct, simple sentences. After going to WWI and being injured he fell in love with his nurse. These events inspired his first novel, which led to his amazing career as an author.
In my opinion "The Old Man and the Sea" was a great adventure and accomplishment book. In the book the old man is so dedicated to his goal that he endures pain and hardships to achieve this goal. I also think that the book is well written in the aspect of how easy it is to read. The book is easy enough for a younger reader to follow yet it is still interesting and in depth enough for the more average reader to enjoy. So if I had to rate this book on a scale of one to five I would probably give it a four because sometimes the book gets a little too detailed and boring.

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Summary: Required Reading
Review: Amazingly I did not read this book as an assigned reading in high school... it seems like so many have. But I did read it on my own back then... I loved it then and I love it today! This is a book that stands up each time you read it no matter what stage of life you are in. Other books struck me as moving in my high school years... and then when I re read them 10 years later they were less than satisfying.
But Hemingway's little gem always hits the mark. I've read it at least 4 times and it hits me fresh each time.
You really get to know who Santiago is through his strong dialogue. What Hemingway says is limited but it says so much! Santiago's feelings are apparent, his hopes and dreams jump out even when it is not written directly by Hemingway.
If you read it once... read it again. If you haven't read it read it now... This should be required reading!

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Summary: Papa at his best!
Review: This is one of those rare novels that a fan can read and re-read every few years without any loss of enthusiasm. The story is a simple yet profound one about struggle, loss, and the human condition. The flow is strong but not cumbersome like some of his other books and is as refreshing as an icy glass of Carribean rum. Find out for yourself why this work cemented Hemingway the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954.

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Summary: Man vs. Man or Man vs. Society?
Review: I have a stranger take than most about this novel. It's the story about a fisherman who basically tries to catch this one really beautiful fish he's been tailing after 80+ days of not catching anything. It is a book you have to read between the lines and understand what is really being said, full of symbolism. However some people say its about Man vs. Man and I say its Man vs. Society... Santiago represents the man and the fish represents the goals of society and whether a man can actual reach them or if it will be destroyed but others out for their own needs. However you interpret it Hemingway won the Pulitzer and Nobel Prize shortly after its publication, though is Nobel was more for his entire body of work.

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Summary: A simply great book deserves a simple review
Review: Quite simply, if you haven't read this, please do. It's short, the language is simple and terse, so there's no excuse. It's a great read for all ages. I found the story fascinating, as an old fisherman takes his small boat into the big sea and tries to catch himself a big fish. You'll feel the sun baking down, your hands will ache, your stomach will growl, and your tongue will parch. This book is about courage, pride, struggle, endurance, and disappointment. Get yourself a copy and share it.

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Summary: Kept me into it...
Review: I think that Old Man and the Sea had a decent idea and made it into an interesting story. The way that he would say crazy things made me think, what in the world, but then it followed the crazy thoughts up with him knowing that he said or thought something crazy. His imagination ran wild though. He would talk to the fish and the sea. That allowed me to stay with him by allowing my imagination to picture where he was and the scene. The author did a good job keeping me interested. I like the book, and it's the first novel I've read this year that kept me interested.

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Summary: The Old Man and The Sea
Review: Santiago is an old man who loves to fish. He dreams about catching a large fish and returning to his former days of glory.
He goes out one day to fish and catches a large marlin. The long struggle between the man and marlin begins. After a long time at sea, sharks eat most of the marlin. The old man is left with only its carcass and returns to shore.
I throughly enjoyed this novel. I felt Hemmingway's personification of the sea was a nice touch that made the book even better. You also couldn't help but like Santiago. His hard work and sacrifice was noble and he kept his humility throughout the book. Well, I give this book 4 stars and recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading about the struggles we all have or will face, and the effort that one put forth to achieve his goal.

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Summary: Well written but not Interesting
Review: Though this book was short, it dragged on throughout most of the story. The Old Man's desire to catch the fish was displayed throughout the entirety of the novel. I enjoyed the climax of his catching of the fish, though I believe the joy of the story was ruined when the sharks ate his well deserved fish. I will say that the characters' traits are very well portrayed and the Old Man, especially, touches the heart. Altogether, its a good short read, but I cannot recommend it to someone who enjoyes a fast-paced action book.

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Summary: old man and the sea
Review: I thought this book was pointless and had no meaning to it. All its about is some guy who goes out on a boat and chases a fish around for three days. When he finally returns home he doesnt even have any of the fish left because they got eaten by sharks on the way home. I dont reccomend this book unless you have a book report and want to read a short book.