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In Our Time
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I think there is a common theme that runs through these short stories. Nearly all of them are about people on a leisurely break from life. And even though they are generally having a good time, the sadness from the approaching return to ordinary life keeps creeping up into their thoughts. Or you could say they are about people experiencing happiness but they are saddened by thoughts that this happiness is only fleeting and sadness is just around the corner.
The stories with the Nick Adams character are special. Especially Big Two-hearted River Parts 1 and 2 where Nick Adams goes trout fishing. They are written with a lot of tenderness. I bet Hemingway had a great time writing part 1. The story makes you want to head out into the woods with some canned food and have a good time. So he definitely succeeded.
This man could write!
The stories with the Nick Adams character are special. Especially Big Two-hearted River Parts 1 and 2 where Nick Adams goes trout fishing. They are written with a lot of tenderness. I bet Hemingway had a great time writing part 1. The story makes you want to head out into the woods with some canned food and have a good time. So he definitely succeeded.
This man could write!
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June 24, 2011
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Jun 16, 2023 12:31PM
Big Two-Hearted River was the first thing I read of his, probably 40 years ago. I remember how it just blew me away. Such beautiful writing. Then, I read Hills Like White Elephants, and that was fantastic too. That story is basically all dialogue. Man, he was great at that. One of my favorite novels is For Whom the Bell Tolls.
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Gary wrote: "Big Two-Hearted River was the first thing I read of his, probably 40 years ago. I remember how it just blew me away. Such beautiful writing. Then, I read Hills Like White Elephants, and that was fa..."I remember reading Hills Like White Elephants, Gary. Do not remember anything of it now.
Hey, Jayakrishnan!Yeah, I remember that one pretty well. I guess I've read it 3 or 4 times, and even saw a play of it once.
Nice review of a fine collection, Jayakrishnan. I haven't read Big Two-Hearted River for at least 40 years, yet it still resonates in my memory.
Gary wrote: "Nice review of a fine collection, Jayakrishnan. I haven't read Big Two-Hearted River for at least 40 years, yet it still resonates in my memory."Cheers Gary. Even I havent read this collection in a really long time.
Bill wrote: "Very nice review."Thank you Bill.
