To Have and Have Not | 
bailedThis is the first book I have ever DNF‘d. I understand it was written in a very different time but at page 142/262, I decided I just really don‘t like it. The language is stronger than I anticipated, again understanding this was written in the 30‘s, but almost every other sentence includes some sort of derogatory reference to a person of another race.
I much prefer Hemingway for his love of polydactyl cats. Picture of Hemingway cat included.
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so-soTonight I picked up cheeseburger pizza on the way home and then finished this book. Hemingway is hit or miss for me, and this was not a favorite. The book revolves around Harry Morgan but sections are written in slightly different ways. It was more violent and depressing than I expected with tangents that somewhat baffled me. Additionally, the racist language and attitudes were strong in many places.
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I listened to several hours of The Feast of the Goat over the weekend and got to some tough chapters describing the torture of men arrested after Trujillo‘s assassination. So, I took a break today and read some more of my Hemingway book. This book also quickly turned more violent than I was expecting from the description, but I was happy to realize it‘s partially set in Cuba.
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Am I missing something here, but why is Hemingway heralded as one of the greatest writers of the twentieth century? I borrowed this book based upon an interview with Johnny Depp, whom I now question, not only because of his court case, but because this book is just awful. Hemingway‘s use of the “N” word in particular was not only unnecessary but showed an absolute disregard for certain people. As for the writing? Again why is he heralded?
so-soNot Hemingway‘s best novel but worth reading. It comes across to me as a bit of a Hemingway and Raymond Chandler mash-up stylistically. While most of the story still doesn‘t work for me there are passages in it that remind you what a brilliant writer Hemingway was. It also helps that it is a quick read at under two-hundred pages. Two paws up.
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Spent the morning touring The Hemingway House in Key West. This is a picture of his writing studio...it‘s easy to see how he was so inspired here. I tagged the new addition to my library. 😉📚
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pickWrapped up a successful trip to Key West for the Hemingway Days festival. It was hot and wonderful and I wish I never had to leave.
4.5 hours left in #24in48 for me! Just finished this slim Hemingway novel... v dated, especially with the racist undertones throughout 😐
pickThis is the only one of Hemingway‘s novels that‘s set in Key West. Couldn‘t resist picking this one up at the Hemingway House Museum shop (all their books have this sticker on the covers). I like Hemingway‘s writing, so that was a pick. But didn‘t enjoy the racial labels (n-word, etc).
Wish I could say the shirt is from Key West. It‘s actually from Target 😂. We found out afterwards that son needs a Hawaii/Keys shirt for one night of his trip 😂
so-soI'm not a Hemingway lover, and I loved this less than usual. Another tick off the #1001books list, however. (The dog is rolling her eyes at being in yet another book photo...) #dogsoflitsy
Whoops I forgot to show off my latest parcel from Bookishly. Was super happy to get a nobel prize winning novel. Loved the travel inspired stationary. #bookphoto #bookishly #penigun #classic #bookmail #tea #stationary #oldbook #girlswhoread
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so-soI love Hem and his ability to tell a whole story through some disjointed events but this one had me cruising through the last 75 pages. The suddenness of a pair of unhappy married couples and their petty banter had me laughing despite the little sense it made to include them in Harry‘s story.
pickI can read Hemingway describe fish all day. I don't know how he does it but he's describing the visceral interaction between man and beast, he's at his finest.
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Death is like an old whore in a bar--I'll buy her a drink but I won't go upstairs with her
Celebrating Hemingway and toasting him on his birthday. May have imbibed a little too much to fully focus but I feel like he would enjoy that as well.
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#day15 #90sinjuly #motorcycledriveby The only time I ever ride a motorcycle (or to be more accurate - a moped! 😂) is when we go to Key West. Whilst there, I love to visit Hemingway House. The tour is so fun, full of gossipy stories about his time in Key West, and surrounded by the legendary six-toed cats.... My favorite story is the swimming pool feud with his wife, which ended in the urinal from a local bar as a giant cat bowl/water feature! 😂
A little #asidefrombooks on my birthday!
🔸Hobby: Video Games
🔸Drink: Margarita 🍸
🔸Food: 🍕
🔸Fave colour: Red
🔸Fave City: NYC
🔸Dream house: Anything with a big front porch
🔸Accessory: Apple Watch
🔸Fave TV Show: Ever? House
🔸Last Movie I watched at the cinema: Get Out
🔸Currently Reading: The Familiar, Volume 4 and To Have and Have Not, The Silkworm
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Short stories about live in and trade between Cuba and Florida. Harry Morgan is a shipper who will take on all kinds of deals sailing between the two coasts. In between there are a lot of alcohol and fights. I didn't especially like the book. At least it was short.
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Relaxing with Hem and some tea after a long day at work. I hope all you Littens are having a great night too! Love you all! ♡ Ooh! Any word yet on any Spring book exchanges yet, like the one we did for Valentine's day? I'm so looking forward to doing that again! :-)
I thought I'd give this one a shot. Seems like a fairly quick read and I can finally watch the Bogey-Bacall film that totally butchers the plot! :)
