Review of Hemingway's Daughter

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Hemingway's Daughter" by Christine M. Whitehead.]

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4 out of 4 stars

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Hemingway's Daughter by Christine M. Whitehead tells the story of Finley Hemingway, a fictional daughter of Ernest Hemingway. She has three dreams that she's trying to achieve. One of them is to become a trial lawyer, but she's met with discrimination as a woman in the 1950s. She tries to find love but as a Hemingway, she struggles in this department. Her third dream is to have an influence on her father and what matters most to him - his writing.

The story is historically accurate and the reader can tell that the author had done her research and therefore, managed to create a character, that fits into Ernest Hemingway's timeline. This attention to detail and accuracy has the potential to draw the reader into the story. It is a pleasant read for someone who is a Hemingway scholar. The character of Finn is so well crafted that I almost thought I was reading biography instead of fiction during certain moments. The story is amazing if you ever thought what it would be like if Hemingway had a daughter. Finley's character is beautifully crafted and it answers all the questions one might have about their relationship. Mainly, it explains how their relationship would be, considering who Hemingway was as a person. The relationship between father and daughter depicted in this story is relatable and believable. It is a bitter-sweet journey to watch Finn deal with her father's dubious habits, on top of everything else.

I would give this book 4 out of 4 stars. It surprised me how much I enjoyed the book. I wasn't sure how the character of Hemingway's daughter was going to work and if it was going to work at all. I expected that there would be some stiff parts or it would fall flat and none of this happens. The idea is executed perfectly. Like I already mentioned, a great deal of research went into this book and it translates into the story very well. That is not something any writer can do. It's a beautiful piece of historic fiction. It is true not only to Ernest Hemingway but also the time period that this book is set in.

I would recommend this book to people who are interested in Hemingway, whether that be fans and readers or literature students. Given the book's setting, I would also suggest this book to anyone who's interested in history, especially the 1950s.

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