I love you and I always will. These words come from the depths of my heart. They are not just empty phrases but a true expression of my feelings.

However, I am also sorry. Sorry for the times when I may have hurt you, for the mistakes I have made. But you know, "sorry" can sometimes feel like such a useless word.

It doesn't seem to fully make up for the pain or the wrongs. It's just a simple utterance that may not carry the weight it should.

Yet, I still say it because I want you to know that I am aware of my shortcomings and I truly regret any harm I have caused.

My love for you remains unwavering, and I hope that you can see beyond the "sorry" and understand the depth of my emotions.

I will continue to strive to be a better person for you, to show you through my actions that my love is real and that I am committed to making things right.

Because in the end, my love for you is what matters most, and I will do everything in my power to hold onto it.

This book is rather complex.

No, in fact, the book is quite straightforward in most aspects. However, my feelings towards this book are complicated.

First of all, I must say that I am extremely glad to have read it. The story and the characters are truly fascinating. It is only now that I realize that the story needs to soak in my mind a little more than is usually the case.

I desire to analyze the book in detail, discuss the (crazy) characters, but I am unable to do so without mentioning unforgivable spoilers. I had some problems with the characters. I did not find them believable, I didn't like a single one of them, and I found it hard to care about their issues.

From the perspective of observing relationships, matters of personal identity, and youth, this book is interesting, and this is the reason why I am upgrading my initial rating of 2 stars to 3 stars. Also, since I think Hemingway was really bold to write this and I already considered him quite bold from the beginning.

Overall, this book has its pros and cons, but it has definitely left an impression on me.

I'm guessing that my encounter with Hemingway was quite distinct from that of most readers. The reason being, this posthumously published book was among the very first works I ever read by him.

And it was truly an "a-ha" moment for me. So, *this* is precisely what they refer to as the clean and lean Hemingway style. I effortlessly immersed myself in this book, devoured it quickly, and was deeply affected (and highly impressed) by it.

I'm well aware that it's regarded as one of his lesser works. However, who really cares? I adored it.

Maybe it was because it was my introduction to his writing, or perhaps there was something special about this particular story that spoke to me on a personal level.

Regardless of the critics' opinions, this book holds a special place in my heart and will always be remembered as the work that introduced me to the genius of Ernest Hemingway.

I have a profound love for this book.

I am well aware that a significant number of people have a tendency to criticize it. The reason being that it was published after the author's death and in an edited form. However, I firmly believe that it is truly brilliant just the way it is.

Particularly, the beginning of the book holds a special charm for me. Hemingway's straightforward description of having eggs for breakfast makes me feel as if I am right there at the table. It vividly creates a mental image for me.

In my opinion, it appears that Hemingway likely refrained from releasing this book mainly due to the nature of the subject matter rather than any flaws in his writing.

In essence, it is a story about the loss of innocence and the intricate stages that a relationship undergoes. I highly recommend you to check it out.

If I were to extract anything from this book, it would undoubtedly be the gateway to comprehending Hemingway's style, which is written as lucidly as any of his other works.

"Be careful," he cautioned himself. "It's all fine for you to write simply, and the simpler, the better. But don't begin to think so damn simply. Understand how complex it is and then express it simply. Do you imagine that the Grau du Roi period was all straightforward just because you could write a portion of it simply?"

I'm certain I'll have more to expound upon later, but for the moment, that is the most precious thing I gleaned from this reading. It makes me realize that simplicity in writing doesn't mean oversimplification. Hemingway's words remind us to look beneath the surface, to recognize the intricacies that lie within, and only then present them in a concise and understandable manner. This approach not only makes the writing more engaging but also allows the readers to delve deeper into the essence of the story.

This text presents an editor's version of an unfinished Hemingway manuscript titled "Garden of Eden." The manuscript, which is about 200 pages long, has been worked on by Papa for approximately 20 years. It explores the story of a young, beautiful newlywed couple, Catherine and David Bourne, honeymooning on the Côte d'Azur shortly after WWI. David, a pilot-turned-writer, has published his second book and is doing well, while Catherine has her own sources of income.

The story delves into David's past, establishing him as a "Manly Man" in true Hemingway fashion by having him catch a large fish with just a line and pole, impressing a small French fishing village. However, very little is known about Catherine's past. She may be a writer or painter, but has no parents and seems to have no connection to the Bohemian world of the lost generation. Her decisions drive the progress of the novel, and we never have a clear understanding of her mind, mental health, or ultimate agenda.

Catherine uses David's love as a safe place to experiment with her sexual identity, bringing another woman, Marita, into their lives and exacting a cost for this unwanted love triangle. David, in turn, retreats into writing short stories based on his life in Africa. The story is not overtly erotic, but rather powerfully suggestive, with only a few graphic descriptions. Hemingway's sparse narrative style is evident throughout, with conversations lacking complete thoughts or details and a refusal to explain motivations or backstories, forcing the reader to fill in the gaps.

While the reviewer admires "Garden of Eden," they are not sure if it is a finished novel. They wish they knew more about Catherine, but also recognize that this lack of knowledge adds to the story's allure. The arrival of Marita and her decision to stay seem somewhat forced, but overall, the story's focus on David's stability as Catherine explores her identity makes it a lean and engaging read. Even Hemingway himself seems uncertain about the story's outcome.

Hemingway creates his old man's fantasy in which a successful writer is burdened by his complex relationships. He has a crazy, rich, and beautiful wife, and a stunning young heiress who falls in love with the couple.

The writer depends on these two wealthy women, having sexual relations with both, yet treating them as distractions from his writing. Everyone in this story is gorgeous but one-dimensional.

For some strange reason, they all attempt to deal with their problems by drinking and skinny dipping in the ocean.

Somewhere within the narrative, there is a suggestion that the writer has daddy issues, which might very well be true for dear old Ernest.

This is truly fascinating stuff and could potentially make an excellent James Franco film with James Franco starring in it.

It would be interesting to see how Franco would bring this complex and somewhat controversial story to life on the big screen.

"The happiness of paradise that man is doomed to lose", thus spoke Ernest Hemingway about his book which, unfortunately, he did not complete and was published after his death.

A writer told his publisher that his second book had achieved great success and that he was preparing a new book as soon as possible. But he was newly married to a beautiful girl who loved him deeply. However, she wanted to be the center of his attention and wanted him to consider her as his book. She tried to keep him away from writing and focusing on it.

In fact, the lifestyle he had set up for himself was a paradise on earth, but he wanted to write alongside this wonderful life. And she tried to keep him away because she loved him and wanted to remain the center of his attention and did not want anything to distract him from her.

The story is, of course, an old one and he wrote it over a period of 25 years. But when you read it, you feel that it is very contemporary for this time.

I was not impressed by the story of David and his two Muses. The text and the scenarios were extremely repetitive. It seemed as if the author was simply recycling the same ideas over and over again without adding any new or interesting elements. The lack of variety made it difficult to maintain my attention throughout the entire piece. I found myself skimming through large portions of it just to get to the end. While the concept of David and his Muses could have been an engaging one, the execution fell short. There was no real depth or development of the characters or the plot. It was a disappointment overall, and I would not recommend this story to others.

If you are a fan of Hemingway, and like me, have never read this posthumously published novel, then go and get it today.

Started in 1946 and worked on until his death in 1961, "The Garden of Eden" is a character study that withstands the test of time. Many readers of Hemingway are drawn to the external action, but true fans love the depth of his characters. (Robert Jordan from "For Whom the Bell Tolls" is my favorite fictional character of all time.) And this book truly excels in that regard.

Years ahead of his time, perhaps the reason he never brought it to publication, "The Garden of Eden" offers an early exploration of gender preference and sexuality. It would have been scandalous in 1946 and still quite Bohemian in 1961. The setting is the South of France, from Cannes to Montpellier (one of my favorite places on this planet), and it is set just after World War II.

As a writer, Hemingway breaks every convention that editors today tell you not to do. It's refreshing to see his non-compliance.

This is a five-star read by a Pulitzer Prize and Nobel Prize-winning author that is well worth reading again and again.

Maybe we’ll just be us. Only changed. That’s maybe the best thing. And we will keep on, won’t we?

Life is a journey of constant evolution. We may find ourselves transforming, yet still remaining true to our core. This change could be for the better, leading us to new experiences and growth.

There is nothing you can do except try to write it the way that it was. So you must write each day better than you possibly can and use the sorrow that you have now to make you know how the early sorrow came. Writing is a powerful tool for self-expression and reflection. By pouring our emotions onto paper, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our past.

And you must always remember the things you believed because if you know them they will be there in the writing and you won’t betray them. The writing is the only progress you make. Our beliefs shape who we are and guide us through life. By holding onto them, we can ensure that our writing remains authentic and true to our values. Each word we write is a step forward, a testament to our growth and evolution.

Could I be becoming a Hemingway fan?! This story is truly incredible. The writing style is descriptive yet devoid of emotion, which strangely enough, has a captivating pull. The story itself is bizarre, constantly keeping the reader guessing.

It is a strange tale of want, desire, and need. No matter what want is satisfied, it fails to quench the thirst or fulfill the need. Catherine, in particular, seems to always need/want/desire more. When one desire is met, it is no longer wanted, and something else takes its place. There is no sense of contentment.

There is also a power struggle between the sexes. Catherine is attempting to become like David. Their relationship shows a certain gender fluidity in the bedroom. When she takes on the role of the man, David is clearly disturbed. Physically, she goes to great lengths to look and become a man, cutting her hair to match David's and wearing men's trousers.

David, on the other hand, is extremely passive. He does everything Catherine asks, regardless of his own wishes or desires. One wonders if the story would have changed had he stood up to Catherine's demands at some point. This is an age-old question, similar to that of Adam and Eve, which this story seems to parallel.

David and Catherine are newlyweds in a sort of paradise. They bring another woman into their marriage, and Catherine experiences her first, metaphorically taking a bite of the apple. Then, at Catherine's insistence, David also experiences the new woman, taking his own metaphorical bite. After this, they are no longer in paradise, and their marriage begins to crumble.

There may also be parallels to Hemingway's own life. Before leaving one marriage, he met and became involved with his next wife. His current wife was always aware of his involvement with the next. However, in the story of David and Catherine, it is Catherine who brings in the new woman, not David. In real life, it would most likely have been Hemingway who took that step.

This is just scratching the surface of this little book. There are delightful descriptions of story writing, hurts from the past, and indecision. There is also a strange storyline of tanning in the sun to become darker and darker without end. Every word comes together to form a weird, confusing, and bizarre story that somehow transforms into a wonderful and compelling one.

I became aware of this book through reading "The First Love Story: Adam, Eve, and Us" by Bruce Feiler. I'm glad it was brought to my attention. I very much enjoyed this unique and thought-provoking read.