Review of Hemingway's Daughter
Posted: 19 Dec 2021, 08:46
[Following is a volunteer review of "Hemingway's Daughter" by Christine M. Whitehead.]
Hemmingway’s daughter is a story of a woman who forges her own path, away from the shadow cast by her father's fame. It follows Finley Hemmingway as she grows up and develops her own identity, succeeds in her career despite the odds, and finds love despite previously believing that true love does not exist. What would life be like if your father was a famous author? What was it like to be a career woman in the early twentieth century? What was Ernest Hemingway's family life like? How does fame affect those around the famous person? This is all you need to read if you're curious about the answers to these questions.
What I liked about this book was how realistic it was, and how relatable Finley was. Her desire for love and to have a partner who is dependable 100 percent of the time demonstrates how daughters find partners who are similar to or opposite to their father. Finley's father was untrustworthy, so I understood why she needed a trustworthy partner and why she couldn’t trust easily.
I also liked how this book addressed issues like her father's drinking problem, his womanizing behavior, and his tendency to be extremely self-absorbed. The entire world seemed to revolve around him and his problems. All of these issues had varying effects on his extended family, which are detailed in the book. It was encouraging to read about Finley's tenacity in the face of adversity at every stage in different stages of her life. The fact that each chapter began with a quote from Hemmingway's work was also a unique touch.
There was nothing about this book that I didn't like. The book was engrossing and captivating. As I read the book, I experienced a range of emotions. I couldn't turn the page fast enough to find out what happened next. I liked how the story ended on a happy note and that Finley knew how much she meant to her father at the end.
I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars because the plot is not typical. Christine M. Whitehead went outside the box with this one. Also, the book contained no errors. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a story of perseverance and determination, historical romance fans, fans of stories around famous people, or anyone looking for a unique plotline.
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Hemingway's Daughter
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Hemmingway’s daughter is a story of a woman who forges her own path, away from the shadow cast by her father's fame. It follows Finley Hemmingway as she grows up and develops her own identity, succeeds in her career despite the odds, and finds love despite previously believing that true love does not exist. What would life be like if your father was a famous author? What was it like to be a career woman in the early twentieth century? What was Ernest Hemingway's family life like? How does fame affect those around the famous person? This is all you need to read if you're curious about the answers to these questions.
What I liked about this book was how realistic it was, and how relatable Finley was. Her desire for love and to have a partner who is dependable 100 percent of the time demonstrates how daughters find partners who are similar to or opposite to their father. Finley's father was untrustworthy, so I understood why she needed a trustworthy partner and why she couldn’t trust easily.
I also liked how this book addressed issues like her father's drinking problem, his womanizing behavior, and his tendency to be extremely self-absorbed. The entire world seemed to revolve around him and his problems. All of these issues had varying effects on his extended family, which are detailed in the book. It was encouraging to read about Finley's tenacity in the face of adversity at every stage in different stages of her life. The fact that each chapter began with a quote from Hemmingway's work was also a unique touch.
There was nothing about this book that I didn't like. The book was engrossing and captivating. As I read the book, I experienced a range of emotions. I couldn't turn the page fast enough to find out what happened next. I liked how the story ended on a happy note and that Finley knew how much she meant to her father at the end.
I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars because the plot is not typical. Christine M. Whitehead went outside the box with this one. Also, the book contained no errors. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a story of perseverance and determination, historical romance fans, fans of stories around famous people, or anyone looking for a unique plotline.
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Hemingway's Daughter
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon