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Historical Fiction, Biography, Thriller, Autobiography, Personal Development, Travel, Memoirs, Creative Non-fiction
Review: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Lalie Lours
January 01, 1970
Review: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
Author: Ernest Hemmingway Genre: Historic, Romance Published in 1926 Rating: ★★★★☆ - 4.5/5  
“Don't you ever get the feeling that all your life is going by and you're not taking advantage of it? Do you realize you've lived nearly half the time you have to live already?”
- The Sun Also Rises   In “The Sun Also Rises” Ernest Hemingway takes us to post-World War I Paris, where journalist Jake Barnes navigates the vibrant city alongside his friend Robert Cohn. At the center of Jake's world is Lady Brett Ashley, a captivating woman pursued by many, including Jake himself. The story develops as Jake, Robert, Brett, and her fiance, embark on a journey to Spain, where fishing in Burguete and witnessing bullfights in Pamplona become central experiences. 

- Jake Barnes -

His unlucky streak started when he was hit with a terrible war accident. Though not directly re...
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Review: When in Rome by Sarah Adams
April 06, 2025
Review: When in Rome by Sarah Adams

Author: Sarah Adams Genre: Contemporary Romance, Small-Town Fiction Published: 2022 Rating: 4/5…

Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
March 09, 2025
Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Author: Rebecca Yarros Genre: High Fantasy, Romance, Political Intrigue Published: 2023 Rating:…

Review: Middlemarch by George Eliot
February 23, 2025
Review: Middlemarch by George Eliot

Published: 1871 Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary Rating: ★★★★ – 4/5 Disclaimer:…

Review: Inferno by Dante Alighieri
February 16, 2025
Review: Inferno by Dante Alighieri

Author: Dante Alighieri Genre: Epic Poetry, Allegory, Classic Literature Published: 14th Century…

Review: Powerless by Lauren Roberts
February 09, 2025
Review: Powerless by Lauren Roberts

Author: Lauren Roberts Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance Published in 2023 Rating:…

Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov
February 02, 2025
Review: Foundation by Isaac Asimov

Author: Isaac Asimov Genre: Science Fiction Published in 1951 Rating: ★★★★ –…

Review: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson
January 19, 2025
Review: A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson

Author: Holly Jackson Genre: Young Adult, Mystery, Thriller Published in 2019 Rating:…

Review: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
January 12, 2025
Review: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Genre: Classic, Historical Fiction Published in 1850 Rating: ★★★★…

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