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Nov 29, 2023SnoIsleLib_Teen rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
In the tropics of Cuba, an old fisherman, Santiago, once skilled in his domain, is losing his luck on the waters. When he decides to travel deeper into the ocean waters, he finds his match and must reach for inner strength and…
Jul 13, 2023lf327500 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book should be on everyone's list to read while on a beach somewhere! By the end of this short read you will fully identify with the protagonist, Santiago, and his larger than life character.
May 24, 2023GPLTeenBookReviews rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
GPL Teen Reviewer: L,D An old fisherman named Santiago did not catch a fish for eighty-four consecutive days, he refused to admit defeat. He is still full of the spirit of struggle. In his insistence, he finally caught one big fish on the…
Apr 22, 2023Super_Summer rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
A classic that many people enjoy reading is The Old Man and the Sea. This book, by Ernest Hemingway, is about Santiago, an elderly, experienced fisherman who has not caught a fish in eighty-four days. He is now regarded as "salao," the…
Apr 04, 2023JuliaNissa rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
"I am only better than him through trickery and he meant me no harm." - the Old man, talking about a fish. This book is about, well, an old man and the sea. The old man, Santiago, had a former assistant, Manolin (the boy) although…
Apr 02, 2023fka_aurora rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
santiago if you dont cut the line on that fish rn and sail back home istg 💀💀💀
Mar 07, 2023goldenbeetle rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm 24 years old at the time I wrote this, and at the time I decided to pick this book up. Thirty minute read probably. I wanted to read books with vivid imagery of the ocean because I just saw Avatar: The Way of Water and...it's alright…
Sep 04, 2022Kimberleygray rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Rereading after more than 35 years. Still enjoy the story and the writing. You don't have to be a fisherman to see and feal the emotion of the catching of the fish and heartbreak at the end. Very short story so quick read.
Apr 20, 2022
The Old Man and the Sea is a story about a perseverant old man struggling to catch a fish that would change his life. The old man lived in a fishing port that was very poor. He would go many days without finding fish, but that all changed…
Feb 07, 2022hautboy rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT A MAN. HE GETS FRIEND-ZONED BY A FISH
Jan 10, 2022fred98115 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Classic tale of an elderly Cuban ocean fisherman who hooks and, after a titanic struggle, lands a fish larger than his skiff, and then faces the task of returning safely to port with it. This book was mentioned as one of the reasons…
Dec 28, 2021Eric_Max rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
It reads a little bit like rich dad poor dad so it takes some getting used to but its short enough and has strong enough reputation that I was patient enough for it to pick up. If you have done a little fishing and gained basic respect…
Nov 04, 2021Digger_Blue rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I was quite moved by the vividness of the conversations between the old man and his younger comrade. You could really sense the love, and respect that they had for one another. I was in the boat, and listening to Santiago's every thought.…
Oct 15, 2021Anita_Dickey rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
this is one of listopia's 300 books everyone should read once. It brought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed the imagery of the words very much. A short read and worth it in my opinion
Jul 30, 2021YuHuiLi_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Although the story of the old man and the sea is short, it has profound implications. It is written that the old fisherman Santiago finally found a salmon weighing more than 1500 pounds on the 85th day after he failed to catch fish for 84…
Jul 29, 2021leejuliet rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Old Man and the Sea explores the humanitarian concepts of integrity and the journey of life. The story revolves around an old man who fishes out in the sea despite his poor harvesting trend, working alongside a young boy from a…
Jul 27, 2021Andy1228 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway described a story of an old man who often fishes. After 84 days, the old fisherman hasn’t even caught one fish. That is the reason why people in the town always talk about him being unlucky and…
Jun 23, 2021mollybt rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Beautifully written. I really adored this book. Hemingway can get a little wordy at times but I find it truly poetic. It's short but it will stay with you.
Apr 21, 2021AndresR04 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A classic and simply amazing story, the novel entitled The Old Man and the Sea follows the life of Santiago, also known in this story as “The Old Man”, an old fisherman in the region of Havana, Cuba, who hasn’t really had luck for a while…
Apr 09, 2021khristinemarcinowski rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
The Old Man and The Sea - the classic nautical tale about an elderly man in his epic three day battle against the giant Marlin. And I thought it was alright. The prose calm and simplistic held a certain charm by how the writing conveys…
Mar 29, 2021Monarch_47 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I wasn't the biggest fan of the plot but Earnest Hemmingway is an amazing author.
Jan 14, 2021Sborn33 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A reflection of life, old age, and the experience and wisdom gained along the way are explored in Hemingway's tale of the seemingly humble Santiago, an elder fisherman and his fight with a great fish. A poor fisherman, half crazy and down…
Nov 06, 2020JCLCharlesH rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This meditative short story by American novelist Ernest Hemingway asks the reader to consider themes of aging, the dignity of work, and pride. Like the ocean hides many creatures, Santiago's fishing expedition contains more that can be…
Jul 21, 2020RyanLe16 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The Old Man and the Sea describes the harsh and brutal elements that Santiago, a fisherman, must endure to continue doing the thing he loves the most, fishing. Santiago is an old fisherman who longs to catch a fish as he had failed to…
Mar 16, 2020navy_owl_217 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I realize this book is a classic and all that jazz, but to be quite frank it was boring. I wouldn't recommend it to the average person.