It's been thrity years since i read this - no, thirty-four. I haven't forgotten a bit of it - funny how the mind works. It's not my favorite Hemingway by a long shot. Too much drinking, none of the characters are sympathetic, and I really disliked Brett. Also, now that I know Jake's problem, it's not quite as interesting. In a way, it's too minimalist - I would certainly like a little more detail and less aimless wandering about, but I guess that's the whole point of the "lost generation".
Anyway, it was good to read it again - it's a fast read if you have read it before.
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