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Summary: An achingly poignant memoir
Review: Hemingway's book A Moveable Feast puts the lie to anyone claiming that the author's abilities declined towards the end of his life. Of all the books left unfinished which were published posthumously, this one (the first to come out) is the only good or coherent one. Many people who love Hemingway's books say that this is his best, and also their favorite, and I agree. In fact, this is my favorite book of all. The romantic setting (Paris); the sketches of people, scenery, and places; the poignant rememberences of lost youth and lost love: I believe that this book has everything that made Hemingway's books popular to start with. It epitomizes all of his characteristic traits. I think this book is an undiscovered jewel, and I'm torn between sharing it with others and keeping it for myself as my personal treasure. As it is, I've bonded with three separate women over this absolutely beautiful book. Whenever I think of how books have the power to move people's hearts, I think of this as the perfect example.
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Summary: Insightful and Enchanting
Review: Hemingway was reunited with the manuscript of A MOVEABLE FEAST after a twenty-year separation; as an older man, he was amazed and amused by the writings of his younger self. Many consider his Paris period to be his most interesting -- this book suggests that's true. Its a lovely, nostalgic look back at his youth. His love for Hadley is evident -- both the young Hemingway's love and the longing of the older Papa. For anyone who is interested in the ex-pats, the lost generation, Gertrude and F. Scott, etc. -- this is a must. His wording is magical, the anecdotes priceless. Of all his books, this is my favorite!
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Summary: Why this is a superior autobiography
Review: Why this is a superior autobiography: It doesn't begin with Hemingway's childhood (or, a fortiori, his great-grandfather's childhood); it doesn't end with his old age: it's focused; it concentrates on one significant bit of the author's life--with vintage Heminway anticlimax appended.Also recommended: PENTATONIC SCALES FOR THE JAZZ-ROCK KEYBOARDIST by Jeff Burns.
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Summary: Great reading!!
Review: It's no wonder that they quoted this book several times in the new movie "City of Angels." This is one of his finer masterpieces!!!
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Summary: The Best Hemingway Book
Review: This is, perhaps, my favorite Hemingway book. It is written as beautifully as his early stuff like A Farewell to Arms. The memories are bittersweet, funny, and pure Hemingway. Like many of his others, this book promises a drink on every page. Did you see the sales rank? This book is hot.
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Summary: The book had absolutely no plot!
Review: The book A MOVEABLE FEAST IS ONE OF THE MOST BORING BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ. BECAUSE THE STORY HAS NO PLOT, IT'S SIMPLY ABOUT HEMINGWAY AND HIS WRITING, AND HOW OTHER PEOPLE SAW HIM AS A WRITER. I WOULD NOT REFER PEOPLE TO READ THIS BOOK, UNLESS THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOOK THAT WILL PUT YOU TO SLEEP....
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Summary: A feast indeed!
Review: This book itself is a moveable feast. It's honest, yet not depressing. It makes you believe in youth, love, and happiness. But it also breaks your heart to know that Hemingway stopped believing in those things.
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Summary: The most inspiring book that I have ever read.
Review: A Moveable Feast is an intriguing insight into the early years of a life that one can only dream about. Hemingway experienced and appreciated the city of Paris as a young, developing writer. It is amazing that he was able to so closely replicate his adventures with his notebook and pen. A Moveable Feast made me anxious to allow myself to be great like Hemingway did. The book added to the awe and respect I have for Hemingway and his approach to life. Simply Hemingway at his best.
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Summary: The best book I've ever read... a true masterpiece
Review: I've read quite a few Hemingway novels and short stories, and I have always found them utterly depressive, however well written. This book, to the contrary, is Heminway's best. It is a lovely and lively story of his early years in Paris, and his experiences with other people. I especially loved the ending. A must read, even if you don't really like Hemingway
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Summary: This book is a fast paced look at Hemingway's life.
Review: Ernest Hemingways' best fictional book, in my opinion, was "The Sun Also Rises." A Moveable Feast is the story behind that book, and the whole expatriot generation. Reading about Hemingways' life with his first wife, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein was an incredibly revealing experience. The discovery of the title "lost generation," which was used by Stein and Hemingway to describe the expatriots is a wonderfully simple story, and it is just one of many revealing tales interwoven into a story of the life of Hemingway at his best.
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