Weave Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Title of book: The Old Man and the Sea Name of author: Ernest Hemingway Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd; New Ed edition (18 Aug 1994) ISBN-10: 0099908409 ISBN-13: 978-0099908401 Synposis: (which I copied and pasted from a review) The tale of an aged Cuban fisherman going head-to-head (or hand-to-fin) with a magnificent marlin This is the first book I have read by Ernest Hemingway 'The Old Man and The Sea' tells the story of Santiago, an elderly fisherman who lives in Havana. From the start of the book you find out that Santiago is quite lonely, his wife has passed on and his only company is his apprentice called Manolin, who we find out has been ordered by his parents to no longer fish with Santiago as Santiago has not caught a fish in 84 days. On the 85th day, Santiago sets out alone on his skiff and ends up far out in the Gulf Stream fighting a battle of wills with a large fish which he believes is a marlin. The fight is long and hard for both Santiago and the fish. 'The Old Man and The Sea' tells a story of courage, the courage of Santiago, who I respected because he fought so hard to get his prize. A lovely read with many different themes, a joy to read. Rating: 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I read about this on Amazon after reading a post by you about this (in your blog on here, I think?). It got mixed reviews but as it's quite short I shall add it to my wish list and trust your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 The life of PI but with a fish? I remember the film of The Old Man and the sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 The life of PI but with a fish? I remember the film of The Old Man and the sea. I would not know Colin, I have never read 'The Life of Pi' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Jacobs Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 Oh you should It is about a shipwrecked boy and he has a boat full of zoo animals the monologues are briliiant. If this was a film it would all revolve around one character just like the old man and the sea. The author is Yan Martell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted September 5, 2008 Author Share Posted September 5, 2008 I have just checked it and I have a copy, I will most certainly try to read it Colin, I thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Haas Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 OLD MAN AND THE SEA is an excellent, economic novel. No words are excess; no words are by chance. And since this is your first Hemmingway and you enjoyed it, I highly recommend one of the great novels of all time, THE SUN ALSO RISES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernow_reader Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I haven't read a Hemingway story for years and now I want to! (Trish throws a few more on her groaning tbr mountain). I remember loving The Old Man and the Sea, enjoying For Whom The Bell Tolls and somewhat struggling, but rewardingly so, with The Snows of Kilimanjaro. I highly recommend A Farewell to Arms which is my favourite. War, nurses, soldiers, wounds, love. . . captivates me every time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Oh you should It is about a shipwrecked boy and he has a boat full of zoo animals the monologues are briliiant. If this was a film it would all revolve around one character just like the old man and the sea. The author is Yan Martell Apparently it is getting turned into a film! Due out next year, according to IMDB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I've just read this (so kindly sent to me by Paula - thanks again ) and found it enchanting. Lovely prose and a concise enjoyable story. I've passed it on to my Mum. 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookie Posted December 24, 2008 Share Posted December 24, 2008 (edited) Many people recommend this as a good reading. I myself recommend it too, even if I'm not a Hemingway fan. Edited December 24, 2008 by bookie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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