2015 Reading Challenge [Closed] discussion

I'm way behind and reading out of order, but here's my entry for this week. This was also my first use of an audiobook and I listened to the book on my commute to and from work.

I really enjoyed the book. It was a good story and the writing was good. I know there are a lot of deeper meanings and themes in Hemingway's work, but aside from all of those, I just liked the story. It was about an old man, trying to do his best and coming to terms with failure that was completely beyond his control, but still fighting to try and prevent it. It was simple but captivating and kept me interested through the whole thing.

I read this book twice. The first time I thought it was just okay. I didn't know what the deeper meanings were back then either. But I enjoyed it more the second time when I was able to process it more.

I am way behind and reading out of order as well. I decided to read this book last night. I finished it within a few hours. There are some great imagery described by the author in this book, although I am not sure I totally grasp the deeper meanings that are contained within the story. I enjoyed the story, even though it was a simple one. I liked the fact that the old man continued his fight, and never gave up even when everything was against him. He still had hope.

I think I will need to give it a second reading sometime in the future.