Crystal J. (dorolerium) reviewed on 4/27/2012 + 212 more book reviews

This was my book club read for the month of April, which was a lovely discovery for me because Ive had it on my to read list for awhile. I wasnt sure what I was going to think of it, not being a huge Hemingway fan and likewise not knowing a whole lot about him as a person. After reading the book, I dont feel like you need to be a fan of his work to appreciate this take on his first marriage from Hadleys point of view.

I found myself understanding whole heartedly why people would be drawn to Ernest in the beginning he seems very charming and the kind of guy youd like to be around. After a time, he became quite maddening to me, but I can absolutely see why Hadley would have fallen in love with him. Hemingway was quite a decent looking man in his younger days, which makes him all that more appealing when you include the passion he had for writing.

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