A review by kahell
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway

2.0

I think I'm just not a fan of "nature vs man" type stories where character growth can only come from two outcomes: conquering nature and proving the dominance of man; or failing but surviving in the attempt. Hmmm. I don't like it. I see nature not as something to be overcome but to live with. I'm disappointed because reading Hemingway's style was a joy tbh. His short sentences, the clipped rhythm of his prose, the simple language he uses all make a refreshing sound that's uniquely Hemingway. I wish I cared more about his chosen themes.