The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway

128 pages first pub 1952 (editions) user-added

fiction classics literary adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

The last novel Ernest Hemingway saw published, The Old Man and the Sea has proved itself to be one of the enduring works of American fiction. It is the story of an old Cuban fisherman and his supreme ordeal: a relentless, agonizing battle with a g...

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Moods

reflective 68%
adventurous 58%
emotional 33%
sad 28%
inspiring 23%
tense 23%
hopeful 17%
challenging 16%
relaxing 8%
dark 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 4%
informative 2%
funny 1%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 30%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.42

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