Erika Robuck: Hemingway's Girl

[dirk73]

I am just wondering if anyone out there has read this book? Especially any guys? And if you did does it get any better? I picked it up because it was a nook book special and I am interested in Hemingway and as a bonus it is set in Key West. All things that I thought I would like. I am on about page 70 and I swear if I read any more about how this girl's body tingles and her face flushes when she sees/touches/thinks of Hemingway I may just throw up.
Thanks in advance.

 

[A2R.]

Apparently Hemingway wasn't known for his descriptive writing. His art was in dialogue.

But I've been interested in Hemingway as well since there seems to be quite a stir about his works; except, like you, every time I pick up a piece of his writing, I become bored.

Is there a book that you might suggest of his? Something that will spark my interest to read him.

Currently I am a Fitzgerald fan, as his prose is wonderfully written. He has a poetry about him and his vocabulary is immense.

I've recently finished all of his works and have moved onto Dostoyevsky.

As per your question; if you're looking for a writer whose attention to detail is as minute as his choice of words, then you must begin reading Fitzgerald. Any piece really, they're all wonderful. If you want romance with a dash of drama, try The Beautiful and Damned - about a psychiatrist falling in love with a schizophrenic patient. To be honest, my opinion holds that The Great Gatsby was his worst piece. Funny how it's the most recognized.

Let me know your decision!

 

[dirk73]

I just finished this book. Boooooooooo - Riiiiiiiiiiing