The Sun Also Rises
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Ernest Hemingway
Originally published in 1926, The Sun Also Rises is Ernest Hemingway’s first novel and a classic example of his spare but powerful writing style.A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, the novel introduces two of Hemingway’s most unforgettable characters: Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley. The story follows the flamboyant Brett and the hapless Jake as they journey from the wild nightlife of 1920s Paris to the brutal bullfighting rings of Spain with a motley group of expatriates. In his first great literary masterpiece, Hemingway portrays an age of moral bankruptcy, spiritual dissolution, unrealized love, and vanishing illusions. “The ideal companion for troubled times: equal parts Continental escape and serious grappling with the question of what it means to be, and feel, lost.” —The Wall Street Journal
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Author
Ernest Hemingway
Pages
251
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published Date
2006-10-17
ISBN
0743297334 9780743297332
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"A great classic novel, just a very entertaining read!"
Jonathan Kent
"I don't know why I keep reading this man's drivel..."
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(D)Iris Ramos
"> wuthering heights and that’s all i can rly say on it"
Faith Taylor
"Not everyone can lead off with the magnificent prose of the King James Bible and look good in comparison. That's the difference between ambition and grandiosity."
John M Frazier
"Honestly could not tell you what happened in this book. "
Gabriela Reitz
"hard to read and boring"
cararemy
"I really enjoyed reading this book. It’s a very easy read, but it is very interesting. The ending was beautiful and a bit sad too. "
maddy decar
"so well written, loved it from beginning to end. i’m starting to be a sucker for classics "
Mason Andersen
"Classic me, I’ve spent a lot of time learning about Hemingway (I particularly like to focus on his wives, who quite frankly interest me more), but I’ve never read any of his work. I’ve dined at his favorite haunts in Paris and toured his home in Key West, but I just didn’t think I’d like his work.<br/><br/>Honestly, I was right in thinking it wouldn’t be my absolute favorite, but I enjoyed the writing style much more than I expected to. It was fast paced and engaging, and I’m impressed this was his first novel. It takes you into the action, and the dialogue was rapid, in much the manner of drunk intellectuals (which really were the vibes anyway). <br/><br/>Now, do I wish there were more female characters and less politically incorrect language? Of course! But you don’t read Hemingway and expect those things, so I’m not going to complain about it. He was a man of his times (and some would argue the definite voice of a generation) so I can’t hold that against him.<br/><br/>All in all a fascinating examination of the Lost Generation attitude post war and expat life abroad. I’m not sure I’ll dive into his other novels quite yet but I’m glad I read this one."
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Allie Peduto
"****** dope read, a little *ahem* dated tho"
Helicase