Review of Hemingway's Daughter
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Review of Hemingway's Daughter
[Following is a volunteer review of "Hemingway's Daughter" by Christine M. Whitehead.]
Hemingway’s Daughter is an exceptional and interesting novel written by Christine Whitehead, who took it upon herself to depict the life that Hemingway’s much desired daughter would have lived were he to be granted his wish of bringing a girl to life. The utmost care was put into being historically accurate, respecting the time frames of Hemingway’s life and precisely depicting his character and personality with a unique touch.
Finley Hemingway, the protagonist of this work, walks through life as an independent woman that lives by her own rules and has incredible strength of character, which makes the book ever more enjoyable to read. As Finley experiences teenage angst, young adult life, the weight of the public eye on her owing to her father, and strained family relationships, one really takes a liking to her and her determination to pull ahead of difficulties.
The book has a plethora of positive aspects that make it an ideal read, perhaps even a one-sitting case. It is divided into short chapters that are both easy to read and sure to capture readers’ attention, leaving them thirsty for more details on Finley’s life; or rather, her sharp observations and thoughts about events surrounding her. Moreover, one may take a liking to the book due to the careful character building that was put into Finley, as her personality evolves satisfactorily when transitioning from a young girl to a woman in the middle of the twentieth century, bearing the full toll of her relationships with other people.
An especially notable aspect of the book is the main character’s response to the difficulties she faces, such as the blatant misogyny predominating the work environment at the time in which the book’s events take place. Finley’s dumbfounded attitude really allows the reader to fully notice how protected she was while growing up, despite the difficult familial relationships she had to endure. In fact, these interactions with her family only made her more resilient, and their emotional effect is also reflected upon Finley’s persona, having a persistent and important impact on the narrated happenings. This is portrayed exceptionally well by the four rules which Finley thought up and lives by, rules that shape much of her thoughts in a heartbreaking way.
With such an accurate portrayal of the historical context, the amazing characters who are all different and unique, and the lack of negative facets to the book, I can confidently rate this book four out of four stars. This book may not be prone to be picked up by followers of fantasy or sci-fi books, but it will immediately demand the attention of all readers that have an interest in history or novels with a classical ambience to them. And once a reader has opened the book and read the first sentence of it, Hemingway’s Daughter is sure to become an all-time favorite of theirs.
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Hemingway's Daughter
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Hemingway’s Daughter is an exceptional and interesting novel written by Christine Whitehead, who took it upon herself to depict the life that Hemingway’s much desired daughter would have lived were he to be granted his wish of bringing a girl to life. The utmost care was put into being historically accurate, respecting the time frames of Hemingway’s life and precisely depicting his character and personality with a unique touch.
Finley Hemingway, the protagonist of this work, walks through life as an independent woman that lives by her own rules and has incredible strength of character, which makes the book ever more enjoyable to read. As Finley experiences teenage angst, young adult life, the weight of the public eye on her owing to her father, and strained family relationships, one really takes a liking to her and her determination to pull ahead of difficulties.
The book has a plethora of positive aspects that make it an ideal read, perhaps even a one-sitting case. It is divided into short chapters that are both easy to read and sure to capture readers’ attention, leaving them thirsty for more details on Finley’s life; or rather, her sharp observations and thoughts about events surrounding her. Moreover, one may take a liking to the book due to the careful character building that was put into Finley, as her personality evolves satisfactorily when transitioning from a young girl to a woman in the middle of the twentieth century, bearing the full toll of her relationships with other people.
An especially notable aspect of the book is the main character’s response to the difficulties she faces, such as the blatant misogyny predominating the work environment at the time in which the book’s events take place. Finley’s dumbfounded attitude really allows the reader to fully notice how protected she was while growing up, despite the difficult familial relationships she had to endure. In fact, these interactions with her family only made her more resilient, and their emotional effect is also reflected upon Finley’s persona, having a persistent and important impact on the narrated happenings. This is portrayed exceptionally well by the four rules which Finley thought up and lives by, rules that shape much of her thoughts in a heartbreaking way.
With such an accurate portrayal of the historical context, the amazing characters who are all different and unique, and the lack of negative facets to the book, I can confidently rate this book four out of four stars. This book may not be prone to be picked up by followers of fantasy or sci-fi books, but it will immediately demand the attention of all readers that have an interest in history or novels with a classical ambience to them. And once a reader has opened the book and read the first sentence of it, Hemingway’s Daughter is sure to become an all-time favorite of theirs.
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Hemingway's Daughter
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Latest Review: Hemingway's Daughter by Christine M. Whitehead
