Book Reviews of The Old Man and The Sea

Classic story of man vs nature that is laced with deeper meaning. Works as an adventure story and a story to make you think of your place in the world and the parallels in your life. Quick read, but powerful.

Great, short read. I love Hemingway and once again, so much happens with so little action. I never would have thought that a story about a man fishing out at sea could keep me entertained for 150 pages! I definitely recommend reading it!

I picked up this classic and I read it in a day, its pretty short. It was enjoyable and really reflective of the period in which Hemingway wrote. It's clear, and simple to understand. It may be lacking action and a brilliant storyline but is a simple novel that is pretty memorable.

An all-time great story that everyone should read! A very short read.

I have to admit that I didn't really "get" this book.

I had to read this for school but I ended up really liking it. Good story.

Hemingway is brilliant in this novel. His creativity with language turns the ordinary tale of an old fisherman at sea into a epic quest for survival and triumph over nature.

A true classic written by one of America's greatest literary heroes

This is the only work of Ernest Hemingway I found profound and worth reading; I wonder if he was sober when he wrote it.

my son had to read this book for school and did not enjoy it.

I just could not keep my interest in this story ... I couldn't even finish the thing!! It was sooo boring, to me, and I hate saying that because it's Hemingway .. but it's the truth as far as I am concerned! :)

Not my favorite...though it is a short story, it could have been a shorter story. It drug out for me...I've liked some of his other novels better.

I could not honestly get into this book. I was supposed to read it in school, but just couldn't make myself. Hope you have better luck.

classic book

I was bored to tears. Hemingway is an outstanding author though.

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