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Summary: The review
Review: "The Symbolizes between Man versus Nature" "Persistence: the act or fact of; persisting". This is one of the many things that the Man (Manolin) and the Nature (Marlin) share between each other or in other words, symbolize in each other. It's impossible for characters to just become alive. They must have a master or in stories point of view an author. The author of the book The Old Man and the Sea made the story a very intriguing book to read because of the struggles of Man vs. Nature keeps the story exciting with curiosity and interesting topics. The story has a lot of interesting facts and causes solid curiosity. But what facts are shown? What curiosity is given? How do the facts keep the book so interesting?
Hemingway had the ability to take the story being so descriptive and making it feel like you were an actual character in the story. The fact that Hemingway has been so affective in writing and also has the capability of making one sentence from a kindergartens point of view into a marvelous story that is comprehensible for all ages.
Hemingway keeps the story electrifying and energetic. The way the Marlin and Santiago are persistent keeps the story going. Man versus Nature is one of the key elements to the story. Being that the fish and man are both so persistent keeps the conflict between the two the main best moment in the novel. The book stays dynamic throughout the novel because of the author's potential in detailing his writing. The author's ability to turn a made up story into a well thought out story makes you feel like you're actually in the story, which is an incredible accomplishment. Having the ability to do so makes it interesting. Makes people wonder what else the extraordinary author can do. Relating to this story can be difficult. But with a writer like Hemingway and the ability to make the story more liable and related to life it's possible for all ages to relate to. Hemingway seeks for relationships between the Man and fish. I think this makes it easier for as an audience to relate towards the story. Santiago and the Marlin being persistent make it easy for the audience to relay towards the story.
Hemingway's ability to judge the actions of Fish and man make it easy for us to relate. I think this makes it easier for us as an audience to relate towards the story. The author makes the story exciting because he uses clues from the Fishes actions and the Man's actions to make the story cause curiosity. He's causing curiosity from the Fishes and Man's s actions to keep the reader reading. He finds the obedience from the characters, erects them t perfect justification in making the story full of check points and curiosity points.
The story keeps fresh and ongoing because of Hemingway's ability to keep the story full with curiosity. He also makes the story easy for the audience to relate to because he is able to judge the actions of the fish and Man. Hemingway's style of writing is unique and influential in many different ways. His ability to take an imaginative story and turn it into a masterpiece is unbelievable. In doing so, this makes me believe that The Fish (Marlin) and The Man (Santiago) share many things and in a way if you look at it in a different perspective.........are brothers!
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Summary: Fish, Big Fish
Review: Perseverance and determination. These are words that describe Santiago, the old man who is down on his luck in the book, The Old Man and the Sea. Santiago and his young friend Manolin haven't had the best of luck lately, but all of that is about to change. Ernest Hemmingway deserved the Pulitzer Prize for his wonderful portrayal of Santiago, the old man who just needed a break. Hemmingway's writing springs to life as this American classic grips the hearts of young readers, sucking them in to this novel with amazing force. The story of the old man and his trying heart is one that churns up raw emotion from readers from all walks of life. The story is that of an old man that has been down on his luck, it has been "eighty-five" days since the old man last caught a fish (19). Santiago and his young companion Manolin are starting to lose faith in the fish that they had been streaming in, the months before. On the eighty-fifth day Santiago goes out on his own, he finally finds a fish, not just any fish, but the most enormous fish in all the sea. This fish takes him on the journey of his life. Through ups and down, trials and tribulations, Santiago stays with the fish, and learns a lot about himself in the process. He becomes so obsessed with catching this fish that he puts his life on the line. Moreover, "Ill kill him, that fish, in all its greatness and its glory" as he becomes frustrated after many days at sea. To give away the end of this story would be like robbing Hemmingway of his right to surprise. Gut wrenching thrills and honest heart-tugging emotion are Hemmingway's toys; he plays with this masterpiece, making it a playground for great literature. For instance, "They were hateful sharks, bad smelling, scavengers as well as killers, and when they were hungry they would bite at an oar or the rudder of a boat" (108) Hemmingway wrote. The details are plentiful and make you feel like you are sitting in the boat being attacked by sharks along with Santiago. A young reader could easily fell as though they are a part of Ernest Hemmingway, almost as if they had with them a little piece of Hemmingway's soul, for it was always in his writing. He uses emotion in his writing to help the reader fell the spine jolting excitement and thrills that are displayed so often in Hemmingway's writing. For example, "The fish was coming in on his circle now, calm and beautiful looking, with only his great tail moving," (91). The old man is emotional about the great fish; Ernest gets on to his characters making them feel true pain, his pain. This book is a joy to read and I would encourage others to do the same. While I was reading this book I felt as though I was in the sea right along with Santiago, feeling his pain and his happiness. I would recommend this book to anyone who was interested in great literature. I wholeheartedly thought that this book was a deserving candidate for the Pulitzer Prize.
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Summary: The Boring Old Man and the Plain Old Sea
Review: Agonizing. This describes my emotions while reading Ernest Hemmingway's The Old Man and the Sea. Although it was awarded the Pulitzer Prize, it reeks with dreadful writing. The protagonist is Santiago, an old, unlucky fisherman. After suffering through over 80 days without a catch, he captures the largest fish on record. It becomes a great struggle to make it home with the fish and his life. A simple story it is, but not nearly as simple as Santiago's character. Not to mention the dreadful manner in which the book was written. The Old Man and the Sea is a plain book, especially with the old man as the main character.
Hemmingway didn't invent any complex characters; nor did he create an original one. Most men have several attributes and flaws that make them who they are, but this isn't evident in the Hemmingway tale. For instance, Santiago spends the majority of his time fishing and he does this near flawlessly. A character needs to be more complex. No man is perfect and no man spends all of his time doing one thing. Likewise, Ernest Hemmingway was a fisherman himself. He didn't produce his own unique character. He only borrowed some aspects of his own life and threw them upon Santiago. Therefore, Santiago is a basic version of Hemmingway. His writing demonstrates the same simplicity. The so-called style of The Old Man and the Sea is merely a poor model of exceptional literature. Through the words of Hemmingway, I am left uninspired and my imagination is not satisfied. For example, a sentence from his book reads, "It is strange" (84). Believe it or not, this is an entire sentence from the book. Reading this is like staring at a blank wall. There is no creativity present and it leaves a person feeling like the wall...empty. On top of that lackluster sentence, the book uses little figurative language. All decent works are coated with artistic similes, metaphors, hyperboles, and personifications. In Hemmingway's novel, finding such writing is like looking for Waldo in a sea of red and white stripes. All in all, nothing inventive was used when composing The Old Man and the Sea. One would expect a Pulitzer Prize winning story to be a fascinating account, bursting with creativity. However, The Old Man and the Sea is better suited as an inadequate example of literature. Considering a horrible lead character and the dull manner of the book, Hemmingway does not deserve such a great honor for such a bad book. On the next visit to the library, make sure The Old Man and the Sea is as far away as possible.
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Summary: A Review
Review: What makes a book enjoyable to read to its audience? Readers vary in taste. For instance, after reading Ernest Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea, students in my class have different opinions about it. Personally I didn't find it very entertaining. I also believe that there is something in this book for all types of audiences. The Old Man and the Sea is a pleasing book but it lacks greatness.
It has characters that the readers can relate to. I can relate to Santiago, the main character, because I often find myself to be unlucky at many things and if the reader tends to be lucky, then they can't really relate to this book. For example, in the book Santiago is an unlucky fisherman who hasn't caught a fish in eighty-four days. I can't relate to Santiago because I have never gone fishing and I know nothing about it. To most people a fishing adventure doesn't sound all that appealing. In addition to being an unlucky fisherman, Santiago goes on a fishing adventure. I am sure that a fisherman would enjoy reading about a fishing adventure. Loosing interest in The Old Man and the Sea isn't hard if the reader finds that they can relate to some of the characters.
The Old Man and the Sea is targeted to entertain a certain audience. Most people who read this book I assume are not fishermen. I get lost and confused while reading The Old Man and the Sea. For example, most characters in the book are somehow connected to fisherman; sharks, fish, or fisherman. When I read about how Santiago is a fisherman, I suddenly didn't want to read the book. In addition to Santiago being a fisherman, he has been fishing most of his life. Now I'm surprised that Santiago is still a fisherman after all those years and becoming unlucky. Luck and fishing is what this book focuses on and if readers like that then they will surely like The Old Man and the Sea.
Ernest Hemingway has a unique style of writing and it is very good. The Old Man and the Sea is one book that Ernest Hemingway wrote with his unique style. While reading this book I got lost repeatedly and had to reread a few parts. Some people enjoyed reading it. Whether readers like The Old Man and the Sea depend on their characteristics. People wont know if the like it or not until they read it.
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea Review
Review: Simplicity. This is the word that describes The Old Man and the Sea, a book with few, but meaningful, words. It is a glowing book because of its unique style that captures the reader's attention.
There are many real life situations that help the reader relate to the position that Santiago, the old man, is in. The determination of Santiago when he is fishing is that of mine while learning how to ride a bike. For example, Santiago kills four sharks in order to help save the marlin, as well as his dream to catch this great fish. His struggles with the sharks are like those of everyday life. Along with determination, some readers can also relate to the guilt the old man has for killing the fish. For instance, Santiago is constantly apologizing to the marlin for ruining him. Many people do things that they regret, the way Santiago did. There are numerous relations that the reader can make with the characters in the book.
The layout of the book adds to the interest of the reader. First, the story starts out describing the main character, and then tells about the struggles that he has. I feel that it is necessary to learn about the characters in a book before it gets to far down the road. This book has many things in common with other stories, but has originality that "beefs" it up. The rising actions lead to an exhilarating climax that takes the reader to another world. As soon as the sharks start eating the fish, Santiago's hopes and dreams of bringing the marlin in are destroyed. It is heartbreaking when the sharks eat the fish. The plot of the story complements the style of writing Ernest Hemingway uses.
The Old Man and the Sea is a book that encourages the reader to pursue their dreams. It creatively adds to the plot of the story and helps the readers relate to what is going on during the book. Read this uplifting story for a great adventure in the sea.
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Summary: The Review of The Old Man and The Sea
Review: The review of The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemmingway is a great author but he is a little slow. He used his characters quite a bit, almost too much; it made the book drag on and on and on. But he also showed his emotions very well, you could tell that he had experienced fishing before. The Old Man and the Sea is a vivid yet boring book that has a good story.
I didn't like this book because of how Hemmingway had Santiago talk so much, and the book had no action. For example, the entire book was Santiago talking to himself, this kept me from getting into the book. If he explained more about the conflict or added action, the book could have been a great one. I don't think Hemmingway could have written a more boring story. In addition, there was no action up until the end, before it's just Santiago speaking to himself. If Hemmingway had a good rising action in this book it could have been a more exciting book because you anticipate the ending. It also seemed like Santiago kept repeating the same exact schedule making me want to put the book down. Because the book was fairly boring not too many people would get into the book and know what they read 5 minutes ago.
Hemmingway also used a lot of detail making you feel inside the book along with a lot of info. For instance, every fact Santiago states Hemmingway gave you a descriptive and good explanation to it. I think this may have helped the book out by creating a good picture in your head. Along with giving you a lot of information so you can predict what will happen next. Additionally, Hemmingway made you feel you could feel what Santiago feels. With all of the detail and descriptive wording it gave you a touch of emotion and a feeling that Santiago may be feeling. Also Ernest let you know he knew what he was talking about by giving you so much information. For these reasons I would recommend this book to adults and not children.
If Hemmingway didn't use Santiago as a source of speaking so much this book could have been great. Because he did and I wouldn't recommend this book to many people except for adults. Though, I did like how he showed his emotions through his writing making the reader feel involved. All in all this entire book isn't for kids and it isn't for someone who wants action or a good story to pump them up, it's for someone who is very emotional and likes slow stories.
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Summary: uhhhhhhhhhhh
Review: The Old Man and the Sea The Old Man and the Sea was uneventful and dull. Reason being when there is only one event throughout the entire book, the book becomes uneventful. He did a great job with details, but it was redundant in most areas. The Old Man and the Sea was the most boring book I've ever read.
Throughout the story, Santiago becomes a very lonely man. For example, he is constantly talking about how he misses the boy and wishes he was there. The boy is his only true friend and because of this, he is lonely without him. Santiago would probably be a normal guy if the boy was there. Also, Santiago talks to the animals around him. Talking to animals helps keep him occupied and not so lonely. Plus, he never has to argue with them because he knows he will be right. Believe it or not, that's only part of the boringness.
All the story talks about is how Santiago doesn't catch his fish. Between ten pages after the story begins and up until ten pages before the ending, all the story talks about is how Santiago doesn't catch his fish. That's the biggest waste of 127 pages in the entire universe. If there were more characters, maybe it would have kept my attention. The only other character is Manolin, a young boy. He also has no friends other than Santiago. This is because he is a little nerd. Next time this book comes up in discussion, I'm leaving the room.
The old man and the sea was the worst book I've ever read. It was dull which made it seem very long and drawn out. It talks the whole time about Santiago's loneliness and his crazed fishing incidents. I do not suggest reading this book to anyone. It was a waste of the honorable Pulitzer Prize.
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Summary: The Old Man and The Sea
Review: The Old Man and the Sea, a story by Ernest Hemingway, its value as a novel is debatable. Some loathe the novel for its dryness and others praise the novel for its simplistic beauty. I believe that Hemingway's novel is a work of genius. Its carefully crafted plot and tragic ending leave the reader feeling as if they had actually witnessed the ordeal, and wishing that in some way they could help the main character, Santiago, who had been wronged by fate.
The Old Man and the Sea keeps a very interesting plot while incorporating the theme of blue into the details and mood. The story includes characters with simplistic motives, but realistic emotions as they cope with the lasting pain of one single character. This character is Santiago, an elderly Cuban fisherman. He's luckless, meaning his attempts to catch fish are futile, but he still carries hope. His only friend, a young boy named Manolin, soaks in his pain, making the story look bluer then Santiago's old, deep blue eyes. The melancholy story is all about "man verses fate", as Santiago continues to fail because of his lack of good fortune. Reading this, one has to relate to Santiago, because everyone has their anticlimactic moments. Normally people like to read about victories and glory but this story seems to have a gravitational effect on readers.
Hemingway's unique writing style is part of this interesting gravitational effect. While in the beginning one may have a dislike of Hemingway's writing because of its word repetition and *simplicity, but after awhile one takes a strange liking to it. It's because of the emotional bond between the audience and Santiago that hooks the reader to the story. One becomes obsessed with the image of Santiago succeeding, which mockingly dances ahead. It's not the writing that attracts readers; it's the plot that fits perfectly with the style.
I recommend this book to all people who enjoy a classic, because The Old Man and the Sea is definitely a fantastic and original book. Though everything about the story seems simplistic at first glance, it is actually the simplicity that makes it a story that I encourage all readers to finish. The well crafted novel is a work of genius that well deserved its Pulitzer Prize if not much more.
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Summary: Dentuso: Bad Luck to Your Mother
Review: A joke. That's what I think about The Old Man and the Sea getting a Pulitzer Prize. I can not comprehend what the Pulitzer Committee was thinking when they gave this book a prize. The Old Man and the Sea is a redundant book full of hum drum that is not worth 127 pages of anyone's time.
This book did not deserve a Pulitzer Prize for the book lacked excitement and plot. For example, Santiago does a ton of work and does not succeed. The Climax of this book is a major let down which makes the reader regret reading it in the first place. Since the climax is poor that also forces the plot of the story to go downhill. Another example is that this book was written at a low reading level. This is a big part of why I can't see why this book got one of the highest awards in history. Sure the book probably got the prize for the theme or the symbolizing the author put in it, but these are not very strong in my opinion. Any younger kid could have written a book like this. The Old Man and the Sea is not worthy of its award.
Repetitiveness makes a book extremely... For example, Santiago always says "I wish the boy were here" (48, 50, 51, 56). By saying this over and over this book gets old. Half of this book is unnecessary because it is so repetitive. Another example is; he often says that he "must eat the tuna in the morning" (57, 58, 59). This happens several times in the book and the book becomes tremendously dull. Tediousness makes any piece of writing uninteresting. And this book is exceptionally uninteresting and tedious. All together this book is quite redundant.
I did not find this book entertaining, pleasurable, or enjoyable. This book definitely did not deserve any prizes at all. All in all, The Old Man and the Sea is a redundant book full of hum drum that is not worth 127 pages of anyone's time.
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea
Review: The Old Man and the Sea was an inspirational and intricate book. Although the book is in depth and very mature, it can be enjoyed by individuals of all ages. While experiencing this Hemmingway masterpiece, I was captured and intoxicated with the vivid images that his description threw into my mind. The Old Man and the Sea was well thought, organized and instilled a sense of understanding unmatched by that of even movies.
The Old Man and the Sea was constructed in a way that can only be fully understood by an author of equal quality, but can still be felt by a reader that wants nothing more than a good book. For example Hemmingway has been to Cuba; several times he has also fished there very often. The Old Man and the Sea could have only been such a success with Hemmingway's experience. If the author would have been of no experience the book would lose; enthusiasm, strong voice, excitement and fluency, the book would have been a failure. Also giving the relationship with Monolin and Santiago, and how they couldn't, inspired a sense of longing. The longing that is sensed raises a question; of will that gap of longing be filled. This mere subtle fact of the book proves the books ultimate supremacy. The book is very short and descriptive; it is a good book for a reader that wants nothing else.
To read The Old Man and the Sea is to fully experience and be Santiago fishing in the Gulf Stream for a marlin, the first catch in 84 days. For example words like "sudden lurch", "dark red meat longitudinally from the back of the head to tail". Words like these paint images in the mind, crystal clear and as it is pictured it is sensed, felt and experienced. This kind of description lifts the reader in the air and puts them at the setting it is the driving force of the books quality. Also Santiago has spent a great deal of time in his boat, about half his life. Events like these fully explain the characters personality. They let you know how they react to certain events, and what they think about various things. The Old Man and the Sea gives you a chance while at your home or work place, to visit Cuba for a day
The Old Man and the Sea was well deserving of the Pulitzer Prize. The book The Old Man and the Sea was a milestone in American literature, it will for ever change the way I look at reading. Although at a low reading level the book has a mature feel making it a good read to all ages. The Old Man and the Sea is for the reader that desires nothing more than a good book.
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