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Summary: 'Old Man' World's Greatest Literary Masterpiece'
Review: This is perhaps the world's greatest literary masterpiece! Set of the coastal waters of Cuba, Papa Hemingway writes about what he knows best, the rugged outdoor life. This book is a masterpiece, and should be in every household. I'll let you read it for yourself to understand the true Christian meaning found within.GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Summary: This book isn't worth the paper it's written on !
Review: Santiago, an old fisherman, is the main character in the dreadfully boring book The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. The short, choppy sentences ruin the plot which is Santiago trying to catch a fish.If you haven't read this book yet, then don't. You're not missing anything. The main and only real conflict is that he's an old man and he hasn't caught a fish in almost 3 months.This book couldn't possibly be at all interesting. However, if your trying to die of boredom this is the book for you. If you do choose to read this book, may the force be with you
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Summary: A long book, despite its shortness
Review: The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway, had its moments and does have a great message of never quit. However, I think that a more thought out plot than rowing, fishing, and reeling was in order, especially from an author of Hemmingway's caliber. The story takes place in a fishing village in Cuba and focuses around Santiago, an old man that has not caught a fish in 84 days. He decides one day to go far out to sea in search for "the big fish." When he finally hooks a marlin,it takes Santiago three days to reel in a fish, proving his determination. However, on his way back to shore, sharks eat the fish which is attatched to the boat. This is a great example of irony, but the message that I got from the book was never give up, and this event shot that out of the water and seemed confusing to me. It was a very detailed book and I would recomed it to college students or older.
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Summary: Review of "The Old Man and The Sea"
Review: The novel "The Old Man and The Sea" is a very interesting one. Not only in its content, but in the way that it was written. Many topics, such as morality and relationships were covered in a very short novel. It is not a book that can be categorized as one with a villan and a hero. But much more as one with an antagonist (Santiago, the old man) with no enemies. It is a book that many may find boring, as I first did when I read it. But it is upon reading it and reviewing it that one begins to enjoy it. Analysing this novel is what I found most interesting, for there is much to pondered due to both the author and his ideas. This book may not be for everyone, but it is written very well, and was written in a way that I have not previously seen before. I hope that if you read this book you will enjoy it.
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Summary: The Old Man and the Sea.
Review: What happens if you love your profession, but you are not making any money? What should you do, continue or proceed to a profession you don't like? In The Old Man and the Sea, a cuban fisherman named Santiago had to encounter this problem. He proceeded to be a fisherman. He and a little boy went fishing with him for 84 days without catching a fish. What bad luck! But Santiago was determined to catch a fish, so one early morning he sailed alone into the cold sea. He sailed for many days, until one day he batteled with a marlin and killed it. Santiago is a perfect example why we shold continue to pursue our profession no matter what barriers try to diverge you away from it. Santiago brought back the marlin and was drained from the voyage, but he was a hero to the little boy because he knew Santiago was one of the best fishermans and continued to pursue.
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Summary: Two and a half stars; I rounded up
Review: Look--I don't really like Hemingway's style. I've read two of his books and a few of the stories, so I'm no expert, but from what I've seen, his sentence structure and diction is at a junior high school level for the most part. That's not my criticism, really, it's just his style. For his works to be worthwhile to read, then, there must be much more to the stories than the words themselves. The Sun Also Rises has more. The Old Man and the Sea does not, as far as I can tell. It is simple, but simplicity does not equal genius. Yes, of course, there is symbolism, but it is completely obvious and heavy-handed. This book is a nice parable, I guess, but it doesn't deserve the praise it's been given as one of the greatest books ever. There's just not enough substance to it.
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Summary: I guess it does move a little slowly compared to MTV...
Review: It's sad that even a kid in junior high assigned to read this book would think it's boring. I can't imagine why an adult wouldn't like it. I've loved it from the time I was "forced" to read it in 7th grade.
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Summary: For Mrs. M's English class
Review: The old man at the sea is an extremely boring and deep book. Looking at in general it is not exciting book and it lacks a real plot that makes a person really want follow the book with out putting it down. In that sense i did not enjoy the book , because i like exciting books filled with happening stuff. On a deeper level Santiago is represented as a courageous man who is determined to catch the fish. What i liked is his determination and his strong belief that keeps him going.we all can take an example of his courageousness.
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Summary: "The Power of Hemmingway"
Review: The title and cover of the fabulous book, "Old Man and the Sea", give you reason to believe that the book is all about and old man fishing (at least thats what i thought!). Suprisingly, after reading the short, easy to read, book, and discussing it in great depth with my wonderful teacher (hi- Mrs. M :)!), my perseption of the book changed completely. Throughout the novel, the reader is introduced to the old man and his daily fishing activites. Hemmingway writes the book so well, that the reader feels as if she's experiencing all that the old man goes through. I hope you enjoy the novel as well as i did!
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Summary: HUMAN IN THE CONFLECT WITH THE NATURE
Review: HOW MUCH HAS MAN SPENT IN HIS CONFLECT WITH THE NATURE? , HOW MUCH HE IS POWERFULL,BUT WEAK WHEN FACE HIS GREAT AND TOUGH MOTHER"EARTH" THAT GIVES IN AHAND AND REGAIN IN THE OTHER THIS IS WHAT JUMP TO MY MIND WHEN I READ THIS VERYGOOD STORY WITH ITS IMPRESSIVE MONOLOGE BUT FOR THE TRUTH THIS MONOLOGE WAS NOT AS DEEP AND PHILOSOPHICAL AS WAS DESCRIBED TO ME BEFOR ,BUT THE STORY IS WORTHY TO READ
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