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m_a_j's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-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
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Racial slurs and Alcohol
erinfinn5's review against another edition
reflective
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
3.0
“my weekend as a 28-year-old in chicago illinois“ but worse and also Spanish
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Domestic abuse
emilyanne_5's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I think for its time, the themes in this book were groundbreaking. Through the lens of today, I’ve read better books discussing the coping mechanisms of PTSD post war. In general I find it hard to care about characters that are so unlovable… but I think that’s the point? All you want is for Jake to pull himself out of this vicious cycle, but in the end he ends up where he started and it just breaks your heart a little..
Also, this was a reread and the first time I read it was in high school… oh my god I cannot believe that they let us read this in school🙈 no wonder I had such a hard time reading it because I literally didn’t know what all these terms were for drinking and sex lol😅. Plus this book does contain two different slurs.
Also, this was a reread and the first time I read it was in high school… oh my god I cannot believe that they let us read this in school🙈 no wonder I had such a hard time reading it because I literally didn’t know what all these terms were for drinking and sex lol😅. Plus this book does contain two different slurs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism and Racial slurs
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Homophobia
sbgage's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Violence
htrisler's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, and Alcohol
Minor: Racial slurs and Xenophobia
maidinnah's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Antisemitism
Moderate: Racial slurs and War
ilovelucy's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Disclaimer: I knocked my rating down 0.75 due to the racism (use of the n-word) and anti semitic tones.
I enjoyed this book, the story and the characters, more than I initially thought I would. The descriptions of the running of the bulls made me long for Spain, and yearn to travel abroad and seek out new horizons. The characters relationships and interactions had depth and intrigued me from the start. At the end of the day, it’s a tale as old as time. “And isn’t it pretty to think so?”
I enjoyed this book, the story and the characters, more than I initially thought I would. The descriptions of the running of the bulls made me long for Spain, and yearn to travel abroad and seek out new horizons. The characters relationships and interactions had depth and intrigued me from the start. At the end of the day, it’s a tale as old as time. “And isn’t it pretty to think so?”
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs and Antisemitism
aj_m's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Racial slurs, Racism, Toxic relationship, Antisemitism, and Alcohol
Minor: Religious bigotry
bookishdreamer's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
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? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Homophobia, Racial slurs, Antisemitism, and Alcohol