A review by jackbowerman
Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
5.0
My kind of book. Narrated by a flawed man, but a protagonist you can't help but love. His adventures in Paris and trip to watch the bullfighting in Spain is full of characters you can love, but some that you definitely hate.
I felt sorry for Robert Cohn. I liked his character and thought that Mike needed somebody to give his head a wobble so I'm glad Cohn did so. Barnes' lack of intervention at Mike's behaviour did irritate me and I was disappointed that he got involved and swung at Cohn.
All in all a fantastic read, though. Lady Brett Ashley reminded me early on of somebody I know and kept up that resemblance right to the end which I found funny. The description of the bullfighting is truly spectacular and I also loved the fishing chapter. How Hemingway uses language is very special.
I felt sorry for Robert Cohn. I liked his character and thought that Mike needed somebody to give his head a wobble so I'm glad Cohn did so. Barnes' lack of intervention at Mike's behaviour did irritate me and I was disappointed that he got involved and swung at Cohn.
All in all a fantastic read, though. Lady Brett Ashley reminded me early on of somebody I know and kept up that resemblance right to the end which I found funny. The description of the bullfighting is truly spectacular and I also loved the fishing chapter. How Hemingway uses language is very special.