The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway | Book Review

A fantastic novel from a very interesting period of humanity, one that I highly recommend. Enjoy!

[ReadingIDEAS.-uzxk]

A great book. A lost generation as the previous pillars of society, marriage, class, religion and patriotism were all becoming less important, had less belief and trust in them. What was left was friendship, hedonism, your personal art (eg being a writer), for some, your career. Hemingway builds on this with some fantastic dicotomy. Jake being the centre of the friendship group of hedonist people but not being able to consummate it. For Brett, the most hedonistic character in the book, she has the possible way out of that hedonistic lifestyle, Jake, dangled in front of her (no pun intended) and yet he has the physical flaw that precludes him. She feels that this is a cruel curse on her as her true love died in the war and she swore not to love again. Having fallen in love again, the curse was that it could not be consummated. One of best premises for a book I have ever heard. The sun also rises is a pun on Jake's impotence. Best wishes to you and your channel.

[marcoreviews]

Was Hemingway an hermetic writer? Love the metaphor of the iceberg you used! Another great book review thanks for sharing! #stayepic

[myvideos]

Surprised you didn't mention Brett Ashley. The novel is as much about her as Jake.