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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway, Amor Towles

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moopish's review against another edition

adventurous emotional reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5

I was strangely enthralled by this book. The main characters were not overly likable but the chaos was fascinating.

There were many beautifully written lines. The way that melancholy was captured was stunning. I wish there was more about the history between Brett and Jake, but that may have ruined some of the emotions the book was able to pull out of me.

I can fully understand why some people detest or find this book boring. There are plenty of parts that feel repetitive or may seem irrelevant.

The dropping of slurs was quite a shock, even for an older novel, just due to the sheer volume.

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sbgage's review against another edition

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adventurous reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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emmad861's review against another edition

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medium-paced

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

2.5

This book is both violently anti-semitic and incredibly boring. Hemingway should’ve stuck to short stories.

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maidinnah's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious sad slow-paced

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

4.25

Ernest Hemingway's iconic lean prose is on full display in his debut, The Sun Also Rises, a tale told with the tightness that belies its depth and rich character writing. While on the surface, the novel seems to be about “friends” trapped in a cycle of drinking, eating, flirting, and gossiping, it's actually a WWI story and about the casualties of said war. Hemingway's exploration of the Lost Generation's disillusionment and anxieties offers the reader a glimpse into the past, making this a perfect time capsule of a novel. Knowing that though, it is important to acknowledge that this book is firmly stuck in the time it's written in. Therefore, I found myself somewhat distanced from the story, but I also fully appreciate Hemingway's craftsmanship.

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kerrence30's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Similar to other books from this time period there is a lack of purpose for many of the characters. The upper and middle classes are basking in their free time, living without cares or responsibility, and life is to be enjoyed. This does leave the story without a real plot, but it is an interesting reflection on life for the privileged and hedonistic during this time.

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