Aquela que tá olhando pro céu 07/08/2023
Such a beautiful writing, such a powerful book.
My first contact with Hemingway was through his well known The Old Man and the Sea. I was, by the time, dazzled by the exquisite way Ernest would transmit his thoughts. The words were strong and straightforward while, by the same token, carried so much beauty in it!
I decided, then, to read his apparently most iconic novel, A Farewell to Arms. This time, Hemingway has shown a different aspect of his own mind and art. Indeed, with a profound melancholy and sorrow, I've been told the story about a man who, although was an American, had to fight in the Italian Army during World War I. In spite of the sadness and desperation that most ofthe characters - and, perhaps, even the autor himself - are being swallowed by, the writing is startling gorgeous, with a intrinsic charmer that is almost ethereal. Typic Ernest, though.
He describes life in a way that I don't think anyone could ever do. It's unreachable. Amazing, indeed.
Yes, this book is undoubtedly about loss, war, fear, anger, hate, desperation, confusion. Conversely, though, it has a great amount of melodies containing notes of peacefulness, friendship, desire, life, and last but not least, love.
I wish I had read this more quickly, but unfortunately life has gotten in the way.
At least I did read it. And I am glad I did. I definitely think you should give it a try, as well.
I will hold with me hundreds of insightful quotes that had made me, painful or joyfully, think a lot, meditating. Oh, and the conversations about this book! Maybe someday I'll elucidate all of them.
We should live, and love, with responsibility.
But never wait to do so.
Life is too much precious to be held back.