Hmm, it must be admitted that this is definitely an interesting journey, and sometimes also an irritating one. It is very difficult to come up with any specific thoughts. This book probably well reflects the chaos that can prevail in interpersonal relationships. How ambiguous, complex and pragmatic they are.

Interpersonal relationships are a fascinating and often challenging aspect of our lives. We interact with countless people on a daily basis, and each encounter can bring a range of emotions and experiences. Sometimes, these relationships flow smoothly, filled with understanding and mutual respect. However, there are also times when misunderstandings, conflicts, and frustrations arise.

This book seems to capture the essence of these complex dynamics. It shows how easily things can become muddled and how difficult it can be to untangle the web of emotions and expectations. It makes us realize that interpersonal relationships are not always straightforward and that we need to be patient, empathetic, and willing to communicate openly in order to build and maintain healthy connections.

Aaaah! I really wanted to like this one. I had such high hopes when I first came across it. But, sadly, it's just not for me.

I tried to give it a chance, to look at it from different angles. Maybe there was something I was missing. But no matter how hard I tried, it just didn't click.

It's a shame because there are some aspects of it that seem interesting. But overall, it just doesn't meet my expectations. I guess it's one of those things where you have to try it to see if it's a good fit. And in this case, it's not.

Oh well, there are plenty of other things out there for me to explore and enjoy. Maybe the next one will be the perfect match.

In this book, Hemingway creates truly complex, magical, independent, and crazy female characters.

I don't really know how to explain it well. Truly, in the first third, nothing out of the ordinary happens, but it was never boring for me. He is an excellent narrator. The strangest things happen with such naturalness.

It's not a book with a lot of action or a lot of drama. It's an eccentric story that is very well told.

Hemingway's ability to bring these female characters to life is remarkable. They have their own unique personalities and quirks, and they add a lot of depth and interest to the story.

The way he describes their actions and thoughts makes them seem real and believable.

Overall, this is a great book that I would highly recommend to anyone who enjoys reading about complex characters and interesting stories.

The Strange Book - the last one by Hemingway. I didn't like it. There are some absurd relationships between the writer, his wife and the new girl whom his wife found for him. To be honest, it's just some nonsense and completely different from the other books of the author that I really like.

This book seems to deviate from Hemingway's usual style. The story lacks the depth and authenticity that his previous works possess. The interactions between the characters feel forced and artificial.

Maybe Hemingway was going through a different phase in his life when he wrote this book, but it fails to capture the essence and charm that made his other works so great. It's a disappointment for a fan like me who has always admired his writing.

I hope that Hemingway's other works will continue to shine and be remembered for their literary value, while this strange book will be just a footnote in his otherwise remarkable career.

One of Hemingway's better books as far as Hemingway goes.

It was an easy book, perhaps a bit too easy. However, it was clean and fresh, with plain words that had a certain charm.

There was a significant amount of ice in the story, and it was good ice. It was happy ice, like shaved ice that brought joy.

The ice was aware that it had to be ice and fulfill its role. If it didn't act like ice, it wouldn't be doing its job properly. And once it started a task, it had to complete it.

The ice also knew that if it failed, it wasn't worth bothering to try again because it didn't have a second chance.

Eventually, the ice fell asleep, and that was the end of its story.

The simplicity and straightforwardness of this account make it an interesting read, despite its brevity. It leaves the reader with a sense of the ice's determination and the finality of its fate.

Overall, it's a unique piece that showcases Hemingway's ability to create a vivid image with just a few words.

The end.

Okej, from the moment I read a great deal about her, I have been thinking a lot.

Perhaps I still don't understand everything, but that's even better.

Maybe not fully grasping all the details allows for more room for exploration and discovery.

It makes me more curious to learn and understand her better.

I keep reflecting on what I've read and trying to piece together a more complete picture.

Each time I think about her, new questions arise, which in turn drive me to seek more information.

Although there are still mysteries and uncertainties, it's this sense of mystery that makes her even more captivating.

I look forward to delving deeper into her story and uncovering more about who she is.

Even with the gaps in my understanding, I can sense that there is something truly special about her.

And I'm excited to see where this journey of learning about her will take me.

Being a die-hard Hemingway fan, I was on the edge of my seat with anticipation when “The Garden of Eden” was first published in 1986 (and later republished in 2002). This was his final uncompleted novel, which he had been working on intermittently from 1946 until his untimely death in 1961.

The story is set in the glamorous Côte d'Azur of the 1920s. It revolves around a young American writer named David, his stunningly beautiful wife Catherine, and the perilous and erotic game they engage in when they both fall in love with the same woman. This narrative immediately brings to mind “The Sun Also Rises” and “A Moveable Feast,” two of my all-time favorite Hemingway works, along with his short stories and early reporting.

From the very first sentence, there is no mistaking that this is Hemingway's writing. However, the subject matter regarding sexuality, especially bisexuality, is something that might catch readers off guard. “The Garden of Eden” sparked a great deal of controversy and literary discussion about Hemingway's own sexuality. But it is the author's signature simple, clean, and terse writing style that, in my opinion, elevates this novel to the status of one of his classic works.

This is an incredibly sexiful book.

Set on the beautiful French Riviera, the story delves into the erotic play between a writer and his new wife. What unfolds is a captivating tale of what occurs when their gender-bending games involve a young French woman.

Published posthumously and in a much shorter version than the drafts Hemingway left behind, "GARDEN OF EDEN" wasn't as critically embraced as the jacket copy might suggest. However, this does a great disservice to the reader. I've never subscribed to the idea that Hemingway was solely about "male anxiety," and fortunately, this novel doesn't conform to that typical reading.

This fictional menage a trois seems relatively harmonious until a sense of competition enters the relationship. And it's not just the women vying for the man; competition is Hemingway's true theme and obsession. The contest here is so intense that it will leave you with your jaw dropped.

But you don't have to read "GARDEN OF EDEN" simply to correct your analysis of Hemingway. You must read it because it's dark, cool, and glamorous, and it hints at autobiography. And most importantly, you have to read it because it's just so damn sexiful.

I am very, very angry with this book. I read a review on LifeLib, in which it was said that the novel was so brutally butchered by the editor because Hemingway didn't have time to finish writing the novel during his lifetime.

And this made me even angrier. How could the editor have the right to modify the author's work in such a way? Hemingway is a great writer, and his works should be respected and preserved in their original form.

I think that publishers and editors should be more responsible when dealing with the works of great writers. They should not make arbitrary changes or cuts just to meet the needs of the market or their own preferences.

Instead, they should strive to present the works of great writers to the readers in the most complete and authentic way possible. Only in this way can we truly appreciate the charm and value of great literature.

Youth and love often find themselves in a complex web where they lose their innocence. This can occur through various experiences such as hunting, which may expose them to the harsh realities of life and death.

Death, in particular, can shatter the illusions of youth and force them to confront the fragility of existence. Additionally, sexual exploration is another aspect that can lead to the loss of innocence.

As young people engage in these experiences, they may initially feel a sense of confusion or even a fall from their previous state of naivety. However, in the end, it is not so much a fall as it is a maturer understanding.

It is as if they are encountering another Eve, a symbol of new knowledge and growth. Through these experiences, they learn about themselves, about relationships, and about the world around them.

This maturer understanding allows them to navigate life with a greater sense of wisdom and awareness, even if it comes at the cost of their once-cherished innocence.

Hemingway does Woolf's Orlando / Luca Guadagnino's Challengers - this film had the potential to be a five-star masterpiece.

The first two-thirds were truly captivating, drawing me in with its unique blend of storytelling and beautiful cinematography. However, as the film reached its last third, it took a turn in a direction that I didn't particularly love.

Some negative reviews have criticized the film for having too much emphasis on eating, drinking, and doing nothing in beautiful remote places such as biking, swimming, and lounging. But I have to say that I could have actually taken even more of that.

For me, watching the film felt like I was on vacation myself, experiencing the luxurious and laid-back lifestyle along with the characters.

Despite the disappointment in the latter part of the film, I still appreciate the overall experience it provided and would recommend it to others who are looking for a visually stunning and somewhat indulgent cinematic escape.

Hemingway's Gender Trouble

Identity is often regarded as a costume that one can easily slip in and out of. In Hemingway's works, there are several passages that seem to be uniquely influenced by Gertrude Stein. This leads to an interesting question: Is it time for a queer reappraisal of Hemingway? I'm inclined to leave that thought-provoking query to someone who is still actively involved in the academic realm.

Anyway, the text under consideration is very good. However, it definitely loses some of its momentum in the back half. This is likely a result of it being unfinished. Nevertheless, it still manages to present some fascinating ideas and perspectives that are worthy of further exploration and discussion.

Perhaps with a more complete and polished version, we could gain a deeper understanding of Hemingway's complex relationship with gender and identity, and how it was influenced by his contemporaries like Gertrude Stein. The possibilities for further research and analysis in this area seem almost limitless.