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The Old Man and the Sea

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

1952

Genres: Literary Fiction

An aging Cuban fisherman struggles with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream in this Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

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David ParkDavid Park
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A deeply uncomfortable but essential reading experience.

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Clara SolisClara Solis
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The writing is superb even if the plot meanders at times.

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Bob FletcherBob Fletcher
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Some brilliant moments let down by an unsatisfying ending.

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Alice MorganAlice Morgan
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A solid read. I would recommend it to fans of the genre.

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Emily ChenEmily Chen
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I struggled with this one but appreciate its ambition.

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David ParkDavid Park
288 reviews
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An important book, though challenging to get through.

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