The Torrents of Spring by Ernest Hemingway

The Torrents of Spring

Ernest Hemingway

96 pages • first pub 1926 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

First published in 1926, The Torrents of Spring is a hilarious parody of the Chicago school of literature. Poking fun at that "great race" of writers, it depicts a vogue that Hemingway himself refused to follow. In style and substance, The Torrent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 204 reviews

Moods

funny 50%
lighthearted 50%
reflective 25%
inspiring 12%
mysterious 12%
relaxing 12%
sad 12%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 22%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 28%

Average rating

2.98

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