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For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway

10 reviews

kananineko's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, War, Misogyny, Death, and Murder

Moderate: Suicide, Racism, Xenophobia, Sexism, and Violence

Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Sexual violence

ncghammo's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional informative sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Murder, Violence, and War

Moderate: Racial slurs and Sexual assault

toffishay's review against another edition

I made it about halfway through and I just struggled to pick it back up. If I'm avoiding going back to a book, I take that as a sign.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, War, and Violence

mkordziel's review

adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

In my opinion, this book is Hemingway’s Magnum Opus. Set in the backdrop of a raging Spanish Civil War. American Robert Jordan must balance duty with his love for Maria. Hemingway’s writing of the characters’ inner monologue is my favorite part and I truly loved their own confusion and coming to terms with topics like religion, ideology, and life in a war torn country.

The depictions of the brutality of war was really moving and show how war is devastating to all involved. 

Hemingway portrays the feeling of hopelessness throughout the book and the tensions between characters really hammers this home.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Animal death, Sexual content, Murder, and Sexual violence

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

jselliot's review

dark sad slow-paced

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

1.0

This review pretty much captured my thoughts on For Whom The Bells Toll: https://app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/552b7cb1-d17a-4765-adb3-93b777b3d2de

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War, Violence, and Death

Moderate: Rape, Misogyny, Racial slurs, and Racism

Minor: Sexual assault

sneha_m's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Death and Misogyny

Minor: Sexual assault