The Old Man and the Sea

Ernest Hemingway did not disappoint in this simple but strong story about an old man who refuses to give in to old age or fatigue when he sets out to sea in order to fish once again. What I loved about this story was how easily Hemingway drew me in through the old man's thoughts. I found myself thinking about my own life, and the resilience we all have. Also, Hemingway's obvious respect for the wisdom, tenacity and the courage of old age was a surprise.

And as a nature lover myself, I appreciated how he wove his love for nature into the fisherman's battle to bring another big one in, to prove once again that he still had the mettle to be out there battling the elements.

As a writer, I'm aware of how many breaks and chapters contemporary authors weave into their stories today. After all, we are all easily distracted and our attention spans have shrunk. And yet, this novel, with no chapters and no breaks, did not drag. It kept me turning the page with no