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Fred Alexander
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This is another attempt at finding a collection of short stories to read in the evening to help us settle down. Too many of these stories lacked the sense of detail, of being fleshed out. I believe Mr. Hemingway was at heart a newspaper reporter/magazine article writer, and too many of these short stories took on that style. I've
— Oct 13, 2025 04:29PM
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Fred Alexander
is on page 241 of 650
I've decided to set this book aside. I'm looking for better plot development and more character development. This will be a DNF for now.
— Aug 26, 2025 04:10PM
Fred Alexander
is on page 219 of 650
Some of these stories are good, some not so good. Hemingway conveys a sense of being there with many of his stories. his style can seem brief, almost terse. One of his early jobs was as a reporter, and I don't think he ever stopped being one.
— Aug 18, 2025 10:32AM
Fred Alexander
is on page 164 of 650
Enjoying reading these short stories to my wife and cat in the evening
— Aug 04, 2025 03:30PM
Fred Alexander
is on page 64 of 650
I am reading the Finca Vigia edition but couldn't figure out how to put the title up. This is a paperback edition and I wish the print was larger. I enjoy his stories, and his style of writing. .......Sister Gertrude Miriam, this book's for you.
— Jul 19, 2025 03:43PM
