The Old Man and the Sea
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Pages: 2
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The Old Man and the Sea
Hemmingway, Earnest
FVL Library
138 pp.
The main theme of Hemmingway's The Old Man and the Sea, is not an easy one to pick out. At first glance the book seems to simply be a story about a guy who goes out and battles with a fish. However, there has to be some underling theme. It could be the relationship between a boy and a man, and how both are …
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…conclusion, this book is definitely not one for a thrill-seeker. It doesn't have much to offer in the way of action or adventure. It is also not for the very faint of heart, it describes, in great detail, the clubbing and stabbing of fish and also the many gruesome injuries suffered by the old man. However if you're looking for a good story, compelling characters, and an atypical ending, then I highly recommend this book.
…conclusion, this book is definitely not one for a thrill-seeker. It doesn't have much to offer in the way of action or adventure. It is also not for the very faint of heart, it describes, in great detail, the clubbing and stabbing of fish and also the many gruesome injuries suffered by the old man. However if you're looking for a good story, compelling characters, and an atypical ending, then I highly recommend this book.
