Episode: 75 – [Review] The Old Man and the Sea

In this episode of Paperback Friends, I’m reviewing Ernest Hemingway’s famous novella The Old Man and the Sea — a story about perseverance, dignity, aging, and one man’s struggle against nature.I’ll talk about Hemingway’s writing style, the symbolism behind Santiago’s journey, and why this is a book that has inspired countless readers for decades.However, while I can understand why this story resonates with so many people, I’ll also discuss why my own experience with it was very different. From the writing style to the deeper meanings behind the novella, this is one of those books where admiration and frustration ended up existing side by side.Type: Review | Book: The Old Man and the Sea | Writer: Ernest Hemingway