Reviews tagging 'Gun violence'

For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway

5 reviews

phistasha's review

challenging dark sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

Ich habe in einer Zeitschrift gelesen, dass Hemingway die Frauen gehasst haben soll, da seine Mutter eine sehr aktive Feministin war und ihn in der Kindheit dazu zwang, Frauenkleidung zu tragen. Diese Theorie erschien mir zuerst seltsam, aber nachdem ich dieses Buch gelesen habe, habe ich verstanden: Hemingway schreibt gut über die Erfahrungen im Krieg... und nur darüber.

Könnt ihr mir bitte sagen, wo Frauen wie Maria zu finden sind? Warum bin ich nie einer begegnet? Hat Hemingway in seinem Roman über den Bürgerkrieg in Spanien versucht, kurz, plump und ungeschickt eine Art „Romeo und Julia“ zu integrieren? Wenn er das ohnehin nicht konnte, warum hat er es versucht?

Das ist der dritte Roman von Hemingway, den ich lese, nach "Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises" und "Der alte Mann und das Meer". Beide habe ich ziemlich gerne gelesen, deshalb dachte ich, dass mir auch dieses Buch gefallen würde... aber nein.

Hat das Buch wirklich die drei Tage beschrieben? Für mich haben sie eine Ewigkeit gedauert. Meistens ging es um sehr chaotische Gedanken verschiedener Charaktere, die auch die ganze Zeit sinnlos sich gewechselt haben, aber wofür?

Mir hat nur gefallen, wie Hemingway die spanische Mentalität beschrieben hat, mit Phrasen, Traditionen, Sprüchen, usw. Auch interessant war es, die Hintergrundgeschichten von Pablo und Robert zu lesen... und das war es.

Lieber Hemingway, hoffentlich wirst du nicht weiterhin versuchen, Frauen in deine Handlung einzubinden, wenn es nicht passt.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, War, Body horror, Rape, Gun violence, Sexual violence, and Violence

marialilypotter's review

challenging dark informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, War, Racism, Racial slurs, Suicide, Violence, Death, Murder, and Gun violence

tigeryear's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

Hemingway, so ungodly boring and dry, made this a difficult read. I expected more ACTION! This long-ass book took place over 4 days! Mediocrity! Anytime we were away from Robert Jordan was a respite.

I read till the end hoping and praying that we would see his death.

I'll unhappily settle for his leg being torn and torqued, I guess.

There wasn't even good romance! Sure, there was sex. Maybe even good sex, who knows? But Maria pretty easily left Jordan for her own safety. In a novel, a character can only SAY so much, but their actions show you their real motivations. She wanted to live. Marriage be damned. Plot be damned!

I can't believe this was recommended to me by a friend. We truly have differing tastes in what makes a good story. Historical relevancy or no, do not read this book if you don't have to. Now that I'm finished, I'm glad to be rid of it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Sexual content, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Sexual assault, Alcohol, Misogyny, Body shaming, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, Sexism, Sexual violence, Suicide, Violence, War, and Rape

Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal death, Murder, Classism, Ableism, and Death

Minor: Infertility, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Confinement, Blood, Bullying, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Grief

Nobody...Nobody developed. Not at all. And the plot is what you would expect after reading, like, the first three chapters. Don't waste your time.

jolineliest's review against another edition

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexism, Violence, Alcoholism, Death, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, War, Murder, and Racial slurs

Moderate: Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Body shaming, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual violence, and Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide, Vomit, Addiction, Confinement, and Cursing

orndal's review against another edition

adventurous challenging hopeful sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Love the way Papa uses language, but the plot was so slow i did put the book down for a whole ass month qnd hqd to force myself to finish it. The second half is reaaaal good though

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Blood, Classism, Gun violence, Murder, Racial slurs, Racism, Alcoholism, Misogyny, Injury/Injury detail, Body horror, Infertility, and Rape

Minor: Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, Sexual assault, Rape, and Sexism