Steve

I have read this book many times and it will always remain a favourite. This is probably the purest novel Hemingway wrote, concentrating as it does on one man doing the only thing he can do, trusting in himself while maintaining a deep respect for the world around him, and facing up to the hardships the world throws at him.

If you only read one Hemingway novel, it should be this one.

A fast-paced fantasy that manages to balance light and dark. I am looking forward to any future continuation.

An enjoyable 40s-set noir that mixes the hardboiled detective trope with a sprinkling of the supernatural.

This was interesting, with what felt like a unique take on the space opera genre (the slightly more mature main characters were a nice touch). While most of the prose was very good, with a nice turn of phrase, there was the occasional rushed scene that felt a little "boy's own", although not enough to detract from the overall story. In summary, very good and I am curious about the next in the series (and indeed, the wider series).

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