I'm reading these biographies out of order, but that's perfectly fine.

Here, we encounter Hemingway in the 1920s. He is still married to his first wife, Hadley, and is the father of Bumby. It makes one wonder if he truly desired to have a child in the first place.

This is the period where Hemingway really hunkers down in his literary career. He goes on to produce the iconic novel, The Sun Also Rises, which begins to establish his name and reputation in the literary world.

During this time, Hemingway's life and work are intertwined, and we can see the seeds of his future success being sown.

As we continue to explore his biography, we gain a deeper understanding of the man and the writer, and how his experiences shaped his writing.

A rather tedious text lies before us. It is written in a style that is only marginally more literary than that of a police officer presenting the facts in his report. The focus is almost solely on what the man did, with little else to offer.

Moreover, due to the brevity of the text, it is stuffed with context data. While this data surely aids in clarifying the actions, it also consumes a significant amount of space.

I must admit that I did take some pleasure in learning that Hemingway journeyed to the St. Bernard Pass with the materials and logistics of the 1930s. However, truth be told, I do not overly concern myself with such trivia.

It seems that the text, despite its attempts to provide a comprehensive account, falls short in engaging the reader on a deeper level. Perhaps a more creative approach or a more in-depth exploration of the man's motives and emotions would have made it a more captivating read.