Product ReviewsThe Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway (1987, Trade Paperback)

Great value for a great book.

This secondhand book was in good condition, and easy to read. The book itself is a classic and a great example of Hemingway's groundbreaking style of writing.

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A Literary Classic!

This story is beautiful in its simplicity. In my opinion, there is not a single wasted word in the entire work; it is amazingly well-crafted. It's also an emotionally moving story. I found it both inspiring and depressing at the same time. It's an outstanding book, and definitely worth reading, but not when you're in the mood for happy entertaining "fluff". It is a very fast read; the book is short and to-the-point. However, it is such a powerful story that it stuck with me for a long time after reading it. I found it to be thought-provoking and memorable.Read full review...

Great Book

Great Story. Wanted to re-read it after almost 40 years. Bought a lot of 6, already gave away 2 copies.

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An accurate portrayal of the content of the book.

This book is truly a classic. So much of life's problems are dealt with by Hemingway. As someone who can identify with "The Old Man" this book is timeless.

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Great Book!!!

Love the book! Great adventure to read about. Keeps you hanging in there.

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Excellent book and movie!

Great book. Saw the movie with Spencer Tracy when I was a kid, have loved it ever since!

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First Hemmingway I've read.

It should be read. Neat book, however really just a short story. I would highly recommend

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Fo the real fisherman or woman

If you know a feel fisherman who is out there on the sea ripping up his hands to catch a bigger fish each time he or she goes out this is the book for them. Couldn’t put it down, read 102 pages in a night. It is a very EASY reading book. My son of 9 has to read 20 minutes a night over the summer, I am going to make him read this book….Read full review...

Old man and the sea

A classic

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The Old Man and the Sea

Beautiful Book

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