Old Man and the Sea
By Ernest Hemingway
- Release Date: 2002-07-25
- Genre: Classics
Description
The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream. Using the simple, powerful language of a fable, Hemingway takes the timeless themes of courage in the face of defeat and personal triumph won from loss and transforms them into a magnificent twentieth-century classic.
Reviews
Twice read.
5By Rusty TuffputtsOnce when I was the boy’s age and just now as an older man. Powerful story that has been in the periphery of my mind for many years. Or was it the center of my subconscious? I often thought of it when perseverance was the order of the day. One life to live. Live it to the fullest and do what you were born to do.My All-time Favorite
5By I’m more boredI wrote for my school newspaper in high school and was in an advanced literature class in Mena Arkansas my sophomore year and this book was recommended to me by my teacher for a report. It became my favorite then and still is to this day. I read it a couple of times a year now that I’m into my 40s. I have so much respect for Hemingway and dream at times of sharing in his adventures. Highly recommend!Old Man and the Sea
5By HotdogsfearmeVery simple and easy to read. Enjoyable. Great life lesson learned. I’ll read it again someday.Thought is needed in life
4By ellisdinibI’m glad I read it. It is of great wealth.Great
5By YouwinlawGreat readdomination of minds
4By solmvzThe old man was poor, weak and alone. But the sea made him brave and strong. That’s the art.The old man and the sea
1By Queen7274Very boring book. It is the worst book I’ve ever read in my life. Don’t waist your time. Very overrated!#800
5By hdjelbcurmuxhaldThis book was amazing And I am review #800Not what i expected
5By Tmspiess2This is my first book by Hemingway and I’m blown away at how he took a story about a man fishing and made me love the man, the boat, the fish, the boy and all other parts of this so much.The old man and the sea
5By FullA83Great read ! It’s a must .MUST READ
5By Prophet AmosA must read classic. Now Apple must get OLD MAN AND THE SEA narrated by Charlton Heston.Don't wast your time
1By Cashregisterdudethis is the worst book that i have ever read and i wish that i could get the hours i spent reading this back so i could do something valuable with my timeThe Old Man and the Sea
5By rcgmiamiIt is clear why this book won the Pulitzer Prize. You feel the life you are reading about. You feel the pain, the sadness, and the strength of nature. Just as the "old man dreamed " we can dream of and work to become such descriptive narrators. If you want to read great writing this is it.The old man and the sea
5By Drlulu58Great book!This could be written in one sentence.
1By surethanks7"An old man went fishing, and was pulled by a fish, but the fish was eaten by a shark when the man killed it" Overrated.An amazing piece of literature
5By 1125263993638373Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" is a wonderful tale about perseverance and self confidence and, is not only well written, but is an incredible adventure story. During the book, Santiago, the old man, encounters criticism from fellow fishermen, extremely bad luck, feats of strength and loneliness. There are many aspects of the story that states the point of never giving up. The book was a great read and quite interesting. It was suspenseful and also sad at some points, most especially the hardships that he faced. One of the great things about the book is that it shows the confidence and endurance of the old man in many ways, like how he is always hearing criticism from fellow fishermen or when he stays with the fish for more than 24 hours. Since it is so well written, the book can not be improved in any way. The people that would enjoy the book are people looking for a great short story of Hemingway's or an introduction to a great American author. Also, it is a story for anyone that wants a great adventure story. The book is very unique and is unlike any other book. In conclusion, the story is not so much of triumph, but more of mental and physical endurance. Ernest Hemingway's "The Old Man and the Sea" is a wonderful tale about perseverance and self confidence and, is not only well written, but is an incredible adventure story. During the book, Santiago, the old man, encounters criticism from fellow fishermen, extremely bad luck, feats of strength and loneliness. I thought the book was great and quite interesting. I found it suspenseful and also sad at some points, most especially the hardships that he faced. One of the great things about the book is that it shows the confidence and endurance of the old man in many ways, like how he is always hearing criticism from fellow fishermen or when he stays with the fish for more than 24 hours. Since it is so well written, I don't think the book can improved in any way. The people I think that would most enjoy the book are people looking for a great short story of Hemingway's or an introduction to a great American author. Also, it is a story for anyone that wants a great adventure story. The book is very unique and is unlike any other book that I have read. In conclusion, the story is not so much of triumph, but more of endurance.the one
5By johnny on the spotFor me, this is the best and also most accessible piece ever written by Hemmingway. His simple story of a simple man in simple prose - sounding like a translated manuscript - has been proven timeless. We are all Santiago in one form. If you read just one Hemmingway - make it El Viejo y El Mar.Simply Perfect
5By BiminiBudPerfectly SimpleVery Slow.
1By TheCro310The ending was no where near good enough to make up for the lack of action throughout. Too many non-English and expletive words. If there was a message I'm just simple, because I couldn't see it. Overall weak.
