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Summary: A somewhat boring book
Review: The Old Man and the SeaAn old man goes on an exciting adventure of catching a marlin. The book, The Old Man and the Sea had a good plot but didn't have any good details to keep you interested in the story. I found myself dozing off while trying to read this book. Hemingway does do a good job at connecting the main character (Santiago) to himself.
Overall the book is a good story but lacking in interesting details which would have made the book a lot better.
Hemingway's writing style is good for adults and old people, but most kids would not find this book enjoyable. However, he uses simple words to make his book easy to read (about a 6th grade reading level). It also seems like hes got massive run on sentences that go on forever. His word choice is boring and puts me to sleep, for example: When Santiago attacks the sharks; he should have referred to them as something like blood-thirsty beast like mutants, instead of the plain boring "sharks." On the on the other hand, story has a good plot and his story is sort of based upon his own life. The character Santiago is similar to Ernest Hemingway in that their both old fishermen and have similar personality traits. Santiago is faced with his biggest enemy, "bad luck" (which reflects upon his own life) and that he must over come it by catching a giant marlin in order to feel that he has succeeded in his goal. book is nothing without exciting details.
The plot in the book starts out where Santiago is in a fishing slump and is desperate for a big fish. Although, he has bad luck, Santiago is determined to catch a giant marlin in the struggle between man vs. fate. Santiago is very persistent in pursuing his goal but has mental problems. Since he has no friends he talks to the sea. He faces many hardships when at sea like the ferocious sharks which almost kill him. In addition, Santiago finds and hooks a giant marlin but it is very strong and
puts up a good fight. Since he has problems, Santiago talks to fish and I even think he became friends with the marlin as he was struggling to capture it. Santiago did not have to go on a possible suicidal mission to catch a dumb fish. Throughout this book, Hemingway had great ideas but no interesting details to add which made this boring
And hard to read.
If I were to rate this book out of 10 it would get a 2. It may be a good book for old people who like boring books, but I hated this book. It is trash, I don't know how this book won the Pulitzer Prize. Going on a fishing trip to catch a big fish, just doesn't catch my interest. I would not recommend this book to anyone under the age of 30.
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Summary: My review of Hemingway's novel
Review: The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway's novel, The Old Man and the Sea is an extraordinary story of persistence and courage. The book keeps you on the edge of your sit and keeps your attention throughout the entire story. While at times the story may seem a bit boring and repetitive, it has a wonderful message to whoever is reading it, to always be brave and persistent and it might pay off.
People enjoy or dislike reading the book, The Old Man and the Sea, for many different reasons. Some individuals would say that Hemingway's novel was to low of a reading level and they would question how the story won various awards. The people who believe the book is bad they have their own opinion on why they feel that way. One of their biggest reasons why they dislike the book, The Old Man and the Sea, is because of the lack of problems or characters in the story. Another cause of people not liking the story was possibly the choice of words in which case were extremely easy small words that an elementary student could probably define in detail. On the other hand, there are individuals who believe this book deserved the awards it received and that it was an excellent work of fiction. A reason why some might perhaps enjoy reading the book is because the amazing smooth flow of the story from one paragraph to another with exceptional sentence fluency. This story can also be considered great by some because of its plot. In some cases the plot was fantastic and sometimes it was quite dull but overall an exceptional main idea and plot. In my perspective this novel was a bit overrated in a number of ways. I enjoyed the persistence factors of Santiago but some parts of the book were too crazy and unimaginable to understand at all.
Several might agree with me when I say the plot of The Old Man and the Sea was pretty good. The story was basically about persistence, bravery, and courage among other things. Santiago and Manolin were the only real main characters. Santiago was an unrelenting fisherman and Manolin was a caring young boy. The main problems which they face were not getting any good big fish when they want to and the dangerous encounter with the vicious sharks in the Gulf of Mexico. The two are separated for some time while Manolin is home and Santiago is on the open sea. But with persistence and gallantry Santiago received what he dreamed of getting which was the biggest fish he has ever caught in his career. My favorite character was Santiago because the way he responded to not catching the big one and then when he did he knew that the hard work and patience was worth it. I could not relate to the main idea in this novel because I have never yet experienced such an event. Santiago is so much unlike me because I am not too persistent even though I'd like to be. I somewhat enjoyed the book, mostly about how Santiago went about his problems to overcome them and live on. In my viewpoint this novel was very enjoyable but strange at some points of the story but generally an outstanding tale of man vs. fate.
Just like I mentioned earlier, some people enjoyed reading The Old Man and the Sea and some people disliked reading the story. No matter who read it and how they felt about what they read everyone has different opinions. I somewhat enjoyed reading the novel but I also have reasons for why I didn't quite think it was the best book I have ever read but in my mind it's a educational story which will teach you a few things about life.
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Summary: A school assignment
Review: Ernest Hemingway's Old man and the sea; a Pulitzer prize winning story about an old fisherman named Santiago, a large fish named Fish, and a four-day struggle that ended badly. Sounds romantic doesn't it? Well, not to me. Maybe it's because I'm a high school junior. Maybe it's because I was forced to read it. But I did not think this story good enough to be even considered for the Pulitzer let alone win the prize.
Ernest Hemingway's style of writing is boring, tedious, and repetitive. And this story was no exception. From beginning to end it was one depressing trial to another. When Santiago was not in some type of pain (emotional as well as physical) such as when he got a rope burn when the fish got a sudden burst of speed. he was remembering some type of almost surreal memories that might have added to the story if they had anything to do with it. This shows that hemmingway's style of writing may have reflected his life. In an A&E documentary about his life we were shown that he had several wives. I believe that the fish symbolized the wives that he lost by the plain fact that Santiago struggled for so long and when he caught the fish he only lost it to sharks.
The four day struggle between the old man and the old fish was hard for both of them, but when the sharks came was harder on the fish. Ripping the very flesh off his cold, dead, lifeless carcass until the fish was nothing but a skeleton. I find that while I do feel sorry for Santiago who fished for eighty-four days straight without caching any fish, and then struggled for another four days with one fish only to loose it to sharks in the end, I am the most sympathetic towards the fish. The Fish was just living at the bottom of the sea when he got hooked after trying to find a bite to eat. If I were the fish I would have taken him into the Bermuda triangle or something like that, not just dragging him around until I died in vain.
So, I would not read this book if I had a choice. But, since I don't, I would say that this book is perfect if I was living in the time of the story. But since I am not I feel that I should warn this reader that this book is a perfect flop.
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Summary: Style... all his own
Review: The Old Man and the Sea deserves every award it has received. Hemmingway uses his originality and personal experiences to create a literary masterpiece. The Old Man and the Sea is a classic tale of fate and determination, yet Hemmingway's style is what makes it so enjoyable to read.
The plot provides a suspenseful journey through bad luck and hardships. "The Shark came in a rush and the old man hit him as he shut his jaws." (114) This gives the reader a feeling like they are actually experiencing the same thing as Santiago. This makes it easier to relate with the characters. My favorite part of this intriguing tale was when Santiago came home and proved his skill with the skeleton of an 18 foot marlin. Satisfaction is one of the many feelings that overcome the reader after reading this book. Some feel satisfied, by an old man's dream to end an 86 day record. The author uses his characters in a unique way to express a deeper meaning. Such as, how Santiago and the marlin symbolize each other. The marlin symbolizes Santiago in his will and determination to never give up. The marlin fights through hunger, pain, and his stubbornness to not let go without a fight, which is not unlike Santiago. Yet another symbol is the vulnerability between the attacking sharks and Santiago. Santiago is vulnerable to the harassing fisherman and the sharks are vulnerable to Santiago's beatings. Unlike many authors these days, this book doesn't give you the literal meaning. Instead, Hemmingway makes the reader think and react to the story. This in turn, makes it exciting.
I would defiantly recommend this book to anyone that wants to read a heartfelt adventure of an old man against his luck. Hemmingway's style adds to the excitement and drama of this epic tale, by using deep meanings and an unusual plot.
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea
Review: Some people think of Ernest Hemingway as an outstanding writer of great imagination and creativity. But I think the exact opposite. I find his writing very dull and confusing. That's why I am simply puzzled at knowing that this book won the Pulitzer Prize.
Fishing is not what most people would like to read about, even though that is the plot of the book. The main character, Santiago, is considered an unlucky fisherman. His Salaoness (is what they call it) has made him not catch a fish for 84 straight days! He does not want to live life like that so he decides to set out on a journey. A journey that he will never forget and never give up on. That's why this brings me to something that I can relate to. Persistence is the main key word here. Santiago doesn't give up when he can't catch a fish. I can relate to that on many ways because I am also a very persistent person! If I give up at something I will regret it for a very long time!
Speaking of regretting, I regret reading this book! It wasn't a book that I enjoyed. Its dullness really made it hard to concentrate. It was hard to follow and confusing to read. I feel that the author should have made the plot more exciting and have some more adventure in it. That's why I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who has a lower level of reading. I would say that a person from the ages of 14 or above would do well reading this. It uses larger words which would make it a little hard for younger readers to comprehend.
The book The Old Man and the Sea was a very unusual book. It was many mysteries that you will have to find out when you read it. I am sure that anyone interested in this topic would enjoy it a lot! So get on your marks, get set, and read!
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Summary: Its 'da Bomb
Review: Review of The Old Man and the Sea Ernest Hemingway was driven to create a book which exhibits the skills developed by him as a writer. Through time his books were published. Some were to the liking of readers while others weren't. After years of struggle came his magnum opus. The Old Man and the Sea was published and read by millions. It was created by Ernest Hemingway using his abundant knowledge and experience to prove himself as an author!
Ernest Hemingway's masterpiece comes to life as he understands the literary elements of his story! For example, Hemingway knows the Cuban and fishing culture very well. He occasionally uses Spanish words to emphasize an emotion, such as dentuso to insult a shark. Hemingway also uses correct fishing terms. Instead of referring to the small boat, he calls it the skiff. In addition to his cultural knowledge, Ernest Hemingway gives his characters realistic personalities. Throughout the story, both Santiago and Manolin experience a variety of human emotions. Each character is imperfect, like any real life person. Santiago suffers from bad luck and loneliness, while Manolin is heart struck by the old man's condition. While succeeding in keeping his story realistic, Ernest Hemingway uses his experience in writing to arouse the reader's attention!
The Old Man and the Sea is a perfect example of how experienced Ernest Hemingway is in writing. For example, his word choice gives life to his characters. When describing Santiago's appearance he goes in depth in detail by using appropriate similes and metaphors. When describing an oncoming shark, the words he chooses to use delivers a feeling of suspense to the reader. Also, Hemingway shows off his ability to create a smooth flowing story. He can fit a large amount of information and detail into a single sentence without it sounding rambled. Other sentences are only three words but still succeed in getting the point across. Because of his style, Hemingway can intoxicate the reader with a chosen feeling!
In The Old Man and the Sea, all of Ernest Hemingway's skills were thrown together to earn himself a Pulitzer Prize. I was inspired not by the story itself but by the quality of his unique style of writing. In my opinion, Hemingway's career as an author was an immense success because of this book!
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea is uncaptivating
Review: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
For me and probably many other people, Ernest Hemmingway brings the thought of a great writer, one who won the Pulitzer Prize for his ability and talent to write stories. However, after reading his short story The Old Man and the Sea I have yet many doubts. The Old Man and the Sea is a simple worded short story that lacks in the ability to captivate its audience.
The plot of the story begins with a persistent man, who has one thing on his mind, fish, but in the end the persistence is replaced with defeat. For instance, Santiago had been fishing persistently for eighty-five days without catching a single fish. To me persistence means pushing on towards your goal and not giving up easily, Santiago took this to a new level. It ended up being the persistent attitude that defeated him in the end. Although, Santiago had persistence, many people believed he had bad luck. An example of this is when he came back from an eighty-five day fishing trip without a single fish. Many times during the book it seemed impossible that Santiago has bad luck, but in the end it prevailed. So although Santiago is a persistent man who knows the concept of never giving up, his bad luck catches up top him in the end.
This book is not a book that grabs hold of your attention, and leaves every word dripping with excitement. For example, Hemmingway's style is concise and uncluttered but not elaborate. This was not a book I enjoyed, not because it was simple, but because it wasn't exciting. I think someone who enjoys short stories, and the adventures of sea would enjoy this book more then someone like me who likes mysteries. In addition, to not being exciting, it is also choppy. There are many sentences that don't flow, or that don't grab your attention. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who just wants to read a good book. I might recommend it to a person who wants to study a concise, uncluttered, simple worded book. In conclusion, I think this book was written for style and not excitement. It was a simple book, which made it easy to read and understand, but was not a book that captured my attention.
After reading The Old Man and the Sea, it made me think why was this man known as a great writer? I also thought about the way Hemmingway described Santiago, and how well he portrayed the life of a fisherman, and all the different struggles that one might go through in order to make a living. I know now why Hemmingway won the Pulitzer Prize. It was because he had an amazing way of describing a life, much like Santiago's and though his books may be simple and not filled with as much excitement as other books, he has the amazing ability of taking someone like a fisherman, and making a story out of their simple, lives somewhat interesting. So even though I most likely would not read this book again, and I most certainty wouldn't recommend it to someone, I still have a great deal of respect for Hemmingway's ability to portray a life.
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea--A Review Essay
Review: The Old Man and the Sea Though extremely well-written, The Old Man and the Sea is a depressing and boring story. Sometimes I read a book and love it. Sometimes I start a book and can't finish it. And sometimes I read a book and wish that I hadn't. The Old Man and the Sea is one of those "I wish I hadn't read that" books. Hemmingway, the author with the infamous depressing style of writing, has crafted a very sad story with a disappointing ending. Nevertheless, the descriptions are absolutely wonderful the author not "telling", but "showing".
In example, when Santiago says that "he wished that he had splashed the water in the boat and made salt", I couldn't help but see a rickety wooden boat with finely-grained salt on one of the seats. Little facts like that pop up all over the book, astonishing the reader that they can actually see what he wanted them to see! Like when Santiago is telling the boy about the lions in Africa, Hemmingway uses such fine explanation to show everyone what he means. I saw golden-brown lions lying on a sunny beach, snoring and keeping track of their cubs by instinct. The depression is still there, yes, but Hemmingway crafts his main character so wonderfully that he seems very real to the one reading the novel. Hemmingway describes ever aspect of everything he says; a sentence can't be read without a graphic description hanging on there somewhere. He paints a picture in the reader's mind better than any artist could have done, showing off his amazing ability of storytelling that is much envied by writers all over. The character "Santiago" is an n example of Hemmingway's descriptive novel-writing.
The Old Man and the Sea a sad account about the struggle between a man and his fate. For example, Santiago's struggle with the fish leaves the reader feeling anxious and sad. I found myself cracking my knuckles and wanting to scream at the old man, "Hurry up and pull that fish in! This is driving me crazy!" Hemmingway tugs with the reader's emotions and knots them up like a fishing line, causing the reader to feel exactly what Santiago is feeling. Suspense is built throughout the story, and the reader will feel discontented and apprehensive until he or she has finished it. I wouldn't read the book more than once, nor would I recommend anybody else to. One will just feel miserable and wish that they hadn't.
Finally, I'd like to remind anybody who is reading this that The Old Man and the Sea is a quality novel, and worth reading-but only once. That is, unless one likes reading sad, depressing novels that you wish they'd never read, go for it. But, warning...Hemmingway will leave the reader unsatisfied with the ending and eager to know what happened to the old man. Happy reading! (Or should I say, "Good luck"?)
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Summary: The young reader of the old man and the sea
Review: Shark attacks. Hunger strikes. Desperation for food. Problems like this occur almost all of the time in Ernest Hemmingway's The Old Man and the Sea. Even though the story seems like it would be exciting, it is not the fastest of stories. The story that The Old Man and the Sea creates is slow but well written story.
The story of Santiago is slow. For example, when the marlin was dragging him he kept repeating words about how he wished he had the boy, Manolin, with him and how he loved the marlin. It was so slow during these parts that I distinctly remember trying to keep myself awake. When the marlin jumped, I didn't realize the significance of it because the story was so slow and tedious. The only parts that had some real action in them were the shark attacks. I was so excited during these parts, both for Santiago and for the sharks, that I woke up most of the way. The description of the attacks was quite vivid and brought some sort of art to the destructive nature of the sharks. Even though the story was quite slow, it did have a few exciting parts that I enjoyed.
The description of everything that happens is enormously creative. One of the pest descriptions of the whole book is that of the marlin. The way that Hemingway tells about the movement and color of it is captivating. I like how he "shows" the stripes on the marlins back and the sail fin that has on it's back. Santiago is also depicted very well. The way that Hemingway describes the face of Santiago is awesome. I was able to form a picture in my mind of what he looks like including the sun-burned eyes. The reason that this book won a Pulitzer Prize is obvious; it is wonderfully descriptive and well written.
I love the way that Hemingway writes even if it is a bit slow. It is marvelously descriptive and has a wonderful choice of words that it to make it that way. Even though I liked the book, I would not read it again and don't plan on reading more of Hemingway's literary works. This book is very creative, but I would not want to be a writer like Hemingway.
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Summary: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
Review: The Old man and the Sea is a story about a lonely unlucky old man who never loses his faith even thought he has not caught a fish in over 80 days. Even thought his fishing partner, Manolin, was ordered by his parents to leave the old man, Santiago Still continues to fish. And then one day while he is out fishing the amazing happens, he catches that one dream fish. The Old man and the Sea does not deserve the praise and adoration it gets. This book deserves to be cast adrift from the landmass of literary works.The Plot of this story is slow and dull with little action. In this book action is like a slug slowly climbing up a steep hill, it takes for ever and ever to get to the top. For Instance, when action comes it drags on and on. Action in this book is like running backwards; it takes forever to get anywhere...
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