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Old Man and the Sea
Old Man and the Sea
Author: Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway took great pride in using an economy of carefully measured words and tightly wrought phrases in his writing. Nominated for Grammy, this recording of The Old Man and Sea is perfect example of Hemingway's precision and is read here in its entirety by Oscar-winning actor Charlton Heston. A novella, The Old Man and Sea...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780684153636
ISBN-10: 0684153637
Publication Date: 9/1977
Edition: 1st Scribner/Macmill
Rating:
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 7 ratings
Publisher: Macmillan Pub Co
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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Helpful Score: 6
Great, short read. I love Hemingway and once again, so much happens with so little action. I never would have thought that a story about a man fishing out at sea could keep me entertained for 150 pages! I definitely recommend reading it!
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Helpful Score: 3
Classic story of man vs nature that is laced with deeper meaning. Works as an adventure story and a story to make you think of your place in the world and the parallels in your life. Quick read, but powerful.
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Helpful Score: 1
Classic story about human perserverance.
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Helpful Score: 1
Timeless classic. Great for young adults and adults
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Helpful Score: 1
A true classic written by one of America's greatest literary heroes
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reviewed Old Man and the Sea on + 3 more book reviews
One of the best books read. Read it to my son at 7 he still remembers it at 18.
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The symbolism in this book was incredible. A true treasure.
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hemingway. what else can i say?
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Not my favorite...though it is a short story, it could have been a shorter story. It drug out for me...I've liked some of his other novels better.
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I just read this last fall and its great. bravo.
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A really classic novel of a lone fisherman in Cuba before the time of Castro and his struggle to bring in a huge fish. Crisp, unambiguous prose, awe inspiring.
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This is a quick read that makes you continue to think long after you have set the book down. I especially enjoyed this book since I like fishing, but a person who has never touched a line to the water can still take a lot away from this work.

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