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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?

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[–] mvirts@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Read it long ago, don't remember it being depressing, but definitely had a raw feeling about the story. I see it as a piece that takes an aspect of life that may look devoid of meaning from the outside and reveals meaning buried within intricate detail... But take that with a squeeze of lime, it's been a while :P