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Liked It2 of 2 members found this review helpful “A famous writer's poignant look back to a time when it was all about the art. An aura of loss hangs over every page. Hemingway casts himself in the role of heroic young artist struggling to find his way to a new type of writing, and those who fall short of his ideals get it from Hem and get it...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“How lucky I am to have been to Paris while still a relatively young man. How lucky I am to have been to Paris with Vicki. Luckier still to have been married to her for 20 years. Hemingway reminds me how important it is to do a good day's work, and to make both coffee part of the process and something stronger part of the day's end.”
bsox wrote this review 5 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“One of the best books about smack-talking.”
Joe B wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Read while at Andover. Provides invaluable background information about Hemingway!”
Andrea D wrote this review Tuesday, November 17 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“TERRIBLE! No plot! ”
Kellie K wrote this review Monday, November 2 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I know it's cliché to love Hemingway, but this book is an absolute must read for anyone that loves to read or to write.”
J.L. Munn wrote this review Monday, October 12 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Luscious descriptions! One of of favorite books of all time. If I had to take 5 books to a desert island....this would be one.”
Imahappynanna wrote this review Sunday, October 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I typically don't like Hemingway (and I am a Hemingway), but I enjoyed this. I love the time period (Europe in before WWII. I enjoyed how he talked about the relationships with his wife and lovers. ”
VG Hemingway wrote this review Saturday, October 10 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Neat to find out about authors Hemingway knew in Paris, especially F. Scott Fitzgerald. ”
Louie wrote this review Wednesday, September 30 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting bio and history of people living in Paris during the time . . .”
JimboNonno wrote this review Sunday, September 13 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's just a lovely tour of Paris in the 20's with names dropping every where. I often think of Hemingway as reading children's books written for adults. Nice vacation book...”
Redheaded Cyclone wrote this review Monday, September 7 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
