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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

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The Sun Also Rises is one of Ernest Hemingway's masterpieces and a classic example of his spare but powerful style. A poignant look at the disillusionment and angst of the post-World War I generation, the story introduces two of Hemingway's most unforgettable characters: Jake Barnes and Lady Brett Ashley.

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Enda Schmitt
•August 31, 2023 at 7:30 pm
I didn't find anything in this book that made me care about the characters or have any interest in what happens to them. I agree with another reviewer who pointed out that all they seem to do is "get a drink". It feels like all they do is wallow in self-pity and complain about how bored they are. Some people might consider this important and insightful literature, but for me, it's more like a bitter medicine that you have to endure because it's supposedly good for you. Thankfully, I'm at a point in my life where I don't have to like something just because so-called intellectuals claim it's a wonderful and important work. I loved "A Farewell to Arms" and "For Whom The Bell Tolls" and I used to look forward to my daily commutes while listening to them. But with this book, I often found myself questioning why I was even listening to it. As for the narration, I felt that William Hurt's performance was overly formal and at times he sounded like a young child reading aloud with little emotion. It's true that he did well with Michael's and Bill's dialogue, but the rest was consistently uninteresting. I'm grateful that I had listened to several other audiobooks before this one. If this had been my first experience, I might have never purchased another audiobook and cancelled my membership right away!
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Kendall Bosque
•August 28, 2023 at 2:43 pm
The narrator appeared to lack enthusiasm for the plot, and I found myself feeling the same way. I can't really understand why this book is considered a classic. Perhaps it would be more enjoyable to read it instead of listening to the audio version.
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Clifton Bellew
•August 27, 2023 at 5:33 pm
This audiobook tells a ridiculous and concise tale about a group of intoxicated individuals and a beggar. The story is divided into three sections, but the first section, which focuses on the vibrant nightlife in Paris, can be disregarded entirely. It lacks any intriguing storytelling, character development, or captivating plot—it's solely centered around drinking. I wish I had a digital version of the book so I could tally the number of times the phrase "get a drink" is mentioned; it would easily be in the hundreds with no substantial content in between. I couldn't empathize with the main characters and didn't perceive any themes of spiritual decline, unrequited love, or shattered illusions. If these were indeed the intended themes, maybe I needed a few drinks to uncover them. I always believed that these "woe-is-me" motifs were more prevalent in contemporary literature. It's astonishing that this novel is hailed as a masterpiece. The only interesting characters were the secondary ones, particularly the Spanish hotel owner and the bullfighter. It's inconceivable to think that readers in the 1920s or even today would feel any connection to the four main characters (except for the bullfighter) who all fall for the same beggar, Lady Brett Ashley, described as someone who always gets what she wants—she lacked any semblance of depth. Overall, this audiobook was a disappointment. Save your money and treat yourself to a drink instead; it will definitely be more enjoyable.
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