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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.
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
ellwoo's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Antisemitism
hiitsmaz's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism
empressmolly's review
4.0
"Isn't it pretty to think so"
I laughed and I cried. Yes, the writing style is short and snippy and straight to the point, but don't let that fool you into breezing through it; the biggest mistake you can make with this book (I think) is refusing to slow down and let yourself think.
I laughed and I cried. Yes, the writing style is short and snippy and straight to the point, but don't let that fool you into breezing through it; the biggest mistake you can make with this book (I think) is refusing to slow down and let yourself think.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
whillsjournal's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I didn't really get the purpose for this novel. I really enjoyed the parallels drawn between the societal perception of WWI veterans and bulls/bullfighting, but otherwise I just didn't get why this story needed to be written or trying to say.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
ilkarchiv's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Antisemitism
dreynoldsbook's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
emmad861's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Moderate: Animal death
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