Scribner, 80 pages, 1952
I had this on my Kindle already, but I'm not gonna lie, I chose to read it at this particular time because it was short and I'm behind on the book challenge. That said, I'm glad I did because it's an excellent piece of storytelling. Of course it's also a story about pursuit and loss, rich with symbolism. I think it's the kind of narrative that The Alchemist aspired to, which makes it crystal clear that Paulo Coelho is a total hack. This was my first Hemingway, and I've heard all sorts of criticisms of his supposed misogyny, but damn, the man can tell a story.
Next up: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
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