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Summary: At first I didn't like it
Review: At first I thought that this book was alright, Just another book I was assigned to read for class. But then my teacher made us look deeper into the meaning and symbolization. I found it to be an excellent book with a different meaning for everyone. I myself am very into my religion and I found the religious symbolization to be very profound and greatly related to the Bible. Whether Hemmingway wanted it to be that way or not he did a good job of symbolizing Christ. Give this book a try. Look farther than the story of a fisherman and I'm sure you'll enjoy this novella.
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Summary: Take another look at the work...
Review: I can empathize with the people who felt that the novella was boring; I felt the same way myself when I first read it. However, I do not believe that Hemingway intended to entertain the reader, nor did he intend to put them to sleep. What he was trying to portray to the public was a much deeper theme than that of man against nature. True, that was included, but the theme excelled beyond that of those parameters. As a personal opinion, I believe that he took us to the depths of human nature and provided us with an incredible microcosm that touches on many aspects of life. To me, he was trying to express that everybody has an impact on the rest of humanity. Some people that take the time to recognise the worth of that one person can see some of the majesty of the individual. (Manolin, Martin) However, others, through ignorance and self-sightedness can deprive society of that same insight. (the tourists) The symbolism is incredible. Yes, Hemingway's style does not appeal to everybody, but through it he strived to emphasize certain things. The simplicity of the style indicates that Santiago's struggles happened to a real person, and not so much to a fictional and unapproachable literary figure. So, to the people that felt that the book was boring, please don't degrade it because it is difficult to understand. Truly, it is a very deep work that is difficult to grasp. However, please try and see the "method to the madness"; you may find that it is a great work after all. I know I did.-A Student
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Summary: A simple book with a complex meaning
Review: After reading this book, I was left with the the feeling of knowledge and chasing you dream till you catch it. The story is about the meaning of life for a man who one day, after never catching anything for many days, catches the biggest fish in the sea. The fish, like all great fish, puts up a great fight but in the end of the second day finally kisses the blue ocean goodbye. The main point, I think, is a metaphor; we always want what we can't get and when we do get it, we never have it for long. (a.k.a.-the coyote always chases the roadrunner and right when he is going to catch him, he falls off a cliff.) This is a great book and I strongly recommend this book! A 8th grade student
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Summary: Not out of this world , but alright
Review: This story was pretty good , but I expected more from Hemingway.I lost intrest in the story as Santiago's battle with the marlin was dragged on and seemed as if it was never going to come to an end.
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Summary: awesome book, just amazing
Review: This a book everybody should read, it is very interesting and you will find out that once you read it you will not forget it
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Summary: Book Report Time?
Review: This is the only book I have ever read in one sitting! Yes, even as a sophomore in High School it kept my attention. Twenty years later the images created by the author are fresh in my mind. It was a very good book. I have my 11 year old reading it this fall.
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Summary: BORING?????
Review: GREAT. Boring has become the word of choice when reviewing classic literature. It seems that if anything is remotely challenging, it becomes boring and people give up. Bring on the Simpsons, South Park and 90210.
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Summary: An incredible warrior's story
Review: After reading "The Sun Also Rises" and "Farewell to Arms" I decided to give this short story a try. It's Hemingway's best by far, truly deserving of the Pulitzer Prize. The simple yet beautiful way in which the author describes the aspects of nature and the courage and persistence of this old man is like no other author has. His last and his best.
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Summary: An incredible warrior's story
Review: After reading "The Sun Also Rises" and "Farewell to Arms" I decided to give this short story a try. It's Hemingway's best by far, truly deserving of the Nobel Prize. The simple yet beautiful way in which the author describes the aspects of nature and the courage and persistence of this old man is like no other author has. His last and his best.
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Summary: The novel I really appreciate !
Review: A fantastic and symbolic work of art by Hemingway. One would rather skip meals just to continue reading the pages--- keeping track with the Cuban fisherman's struggle in the middle of the ocean. Sort of " you'll never know what will happen next -- that's why as much as possible you want to keep your eyes open just to finish the book. TWO THUMBS UP and Mabuhay !!!
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