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 a book written from the perspective of Ernest Hemingway’s fictitious daughter Finley Hemingway. In the book, Marissa Whitehead writes about a complicated but loving relationship between Finn and her father, the difficulties of friendships, and the hurt and betrayal that comes with loving.
In Hemingway’s Daughter, we follow Finn as she goes from boarding school, finding love, to searching for a fulfilling career and losing loved ones. Apart from the father-daughter. At 14 she is convinced that love always ends badly for Hemingways. That same year she is sent to a boarding school and in the boarding school, she faces her share of girl drama and newfound friendship bonds. Throughout the book, we also see Finn fight for her place in her father’s life while he is surrounded by women and his passion for writing which was “the only thing that justified his existence.” This book follows as she finds love, success, heartbreak, and desperation while WW2 rages around the world.
The book was an enjoyable read. Whitehead writes about a complicated father-daughter relationship that is a central theme that is woven in and out of each chapter throughout the book. What I liked about the book was the excerpts from Ernest Hemingway’s books that were included at the start of each of the chapters. It creates depth to the father’s, Ernest Hemingway’s, character because many of the quotes appeared to reflect his thoughts such as: “Everyone behaves badly—given the chance.” The excerpts also serve to foreshadow what will happen in the chapter. Even if Finn’s father was not mentioned in the chapter, the excerpt brought the reader's focus back on him, as he was one of the recurring themes in the book. I do not have any criticism of the book and no negative points to state. The narration and the blend of the excerpts make the reader feel as if they are getting a glimpse into the personal life of Hemingway and his beloved Finn.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There were no spelling or grammatical errors at all that interfered with the reading. The book was a blend of family issues, war, women’s rights, coming of age, and loss, making it appealing to most audiences.
As mentioned above, the book can be an interesting read for most people. You do not need to be a fan of Hemingway or to have read his books to enjoy this book, although understanding the references at the start of each chapter makes it more fun
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Hemingway's Daughter
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Hemingway’s Daughter is a book written from the perspective of Ernest Hemingway’s fictitious daughter Finley Hemingway. In the book, Marissa Whitehead writes about a complicated but loving relationship between Finn and her father, the difficulties of friendships, and the hurt and betrayal that comes with loving.
In Hemingway’s Daughter, we follow Finn as she goes from boarding school, finding love, to searching for a fulfilling career and losing loved ones. Apart from the father-daughter. At 14 she is convinced that love always ends badly for Hemingways. That same year she is sent to a boarding school and in the boarding school, she faces her share of girl drama and newfound friendship bonds. Throughout the book, we also see Finn fight for her place in her father’s life while he is surrounded by women and his passion for writing which was “the only thing that justified his existence.” This book follows as she finds love, success, heartbreak, and desperation while WW2 rages around the world.
The book was an enjoyable read. Whitehead writes about a complicated father-daughter relationship that is a central theme that is woven in and out of each chapter throughout the book. What I liked about the book was the excerpts from Ernest Hemingway’s books that were included at the start of each of the chapters. It creates depth to the father’s, Ernest Hemingway’s, character because many of the quotes appeared to reflect his thoughts such as: “Everyone behaves badly—given the chance.” The excerpts also serve to foreshadow what will happen in the chapter. Even if Finn’s father was not mentioned in the chapter, the excerpt brought the reader's focus back on him, as he was one of the recurring themes in the book. I do not have any criticism of the book and no negative points to state. The narration and the blend of the excerpts make the reader feel as if they are getting a glimpse into the personal life of Hemingway and his beloved Finn.
I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars. There were no spelling or grammatical errors at all that interfered with the reading. The book was a blend of family issues, war, women’s rights, coming of age, and loss, making it appealing to most audiences.
As mentioned above, the book can be an interesting read for most people. You do not need to be a fan of Hemingway or to have read his books to enjoy this book, although understanding the references at the start of each chapter makes it more fun
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Hemingway's Daughter
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Latest Review: Hemingway's Daughter by Christine M. Whitehead
