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akolkmeier's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content and Animal death
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Animal death, Sexual content, Murder, and Sexual 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.
I read till the end hoping and praying that we would see his death.
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.
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
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