I have read this story multiple times and each time, I cannot resist that urge to applause
such a great piece of literature. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is one of those
classic books that I love. This simple story of a fisherman who struggles for days to prove
himself as a worthy fisherman but later on receives something more than an amazing catch. I
would not change anything in this story: it does not need anything more. The struggle, the
heartbreak, the life-or-death situation is all crammed into one short story. What more could a
high school student ask for? I would recommend this book to all people of all ages not only
because it is an American classic but for the story and the morals it teaches. If one has yet to
read Santiago’s story then I encourage that person to pick the book up and delve into the
adventure that occurred near Cuba in the late 1940’s. Out of 10, I would give this story a 10 for
its rich narrative. I honestly love this book.
such a great piece of literature. The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway is one of those
classic books that I love. This simple story of a fisherman who struggles for days to prove
himself as a worthy fisherman but later on receives something more than an amazing catch. I
would not change anything in this story: it does not need anything more. The struggle, the
heartbreak, the life-or-death situation is all crammed into one short story. What more could a
high school student ask for? I would recommend this book to all people of all ages not only
because it is an American classic but for the story and the morals it teaches. If one has yet to
read Santiago’s story then I encourage that person to pick the book up and delve into the
adventure that occurred near Cuba in the late 1940’s. Out of 10, I would give this story a 10 for
its rich narrative. I honestly love this book.