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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This book tells the beautiful story of literary genius Ernest Hemingway's fictitious daughter, Finley Hemingway who burns to become a lawyer and believes that Hemingways end badly in love. This book paints a vivid picture of a tender but somewhat distant father and his daughter's continuous longing for her father's full love and attention. As Finley puts it, Her father is 100% reliable, 60% of the time.
From her life at the Ellsworth School for girls, being bullied by her rival Prill who is in a one-sided romance with Nicholas Armstrong of the NewPort Armstrongs, to meeting and falling in love with said Nicholas Armstrong and the other men who breeze in out of her life, to navigating her father's numerous wives, drinking and unpopular public opinion, to her undying affection and loyalty to her father, to how she tries to beat the Hemingway curse while struggling to achieve her dreams of being a lawyer in a society with no regard for women in the legal world, the tale of Finley Hemingway is a rich one and will bring tears to your eyes and brew warmth in your heart.
This book has a lot going on for it. I especially enjoyed how close to reality the books came with the use of actual famous names and concurring dates. You might mistake even it for a non-fiction book. The author's use of Spanish terms in dialogue and letters draws you in and shows you the affection and warmth behind the words. She does well to portray the love, distance, misunderstandings, and unsaid words between Finley and her father. Most remarkable of all is how she manages to uphold Hemingway's image despite his insensitivity and alcoholism. Christine Whitehead helps readers understand his struggles with his love and devotion to his writing, his remarriages, and a daughter he can't seem to show just how much he adores her. She showcases his flaws but helps readers understand that he is only human for having them.
I had no problems with this book. It had impeccable editing despite how long it was.
I absolutely loved this book and I give it a 4 out of 4 stars because the novel isn't just bland words jumbled together but a work of art. The author's ability to convey the themes, messages, and emotions is truly striking. She lets us see Hemingway through a daughter's eyes.

I recommend this book for a general adult or teenager audience. If you're looking for a rich plot, characters you can fall in love with, and a story that will be made true in your heart.
Hemingway's Daughter promises to leave you breathless and hooked on every page.

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