I finally read “Old Man and the Sea”. I have tried to start it many times, but the beginning was just so slow. Has anyone here read it? What are your thoughts on this Ernest Hemingway classic?

  • James 🌈💜@mastodon.social
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    1 year ago

    @MariaRomanov A few people have told me that the whole thing needs to be read in a single sitting for it to work.

    Personally… It’s just slow and depressing. Nothing that really keeps me, and nothing that makes it feel worth reading.

    • MariaRomanov@lemmy.sdf.orgOP
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      1 year ago

      It was very depressing, but I think it has a cool message towards the second half. I agree that it’s probably something to read in a single sitting.