A review by yourstrulyemi
Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest Hemingway

challenging reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

5.0

 A six-page story demonstrating the author's theory of "the tip of the iceberg" meaning a writer should use as few words as possible to write a story. The book does that effectively. I could feel the story heavy with emotions, brewing behind the short dialogue. The thirst to know more coupled with the weird feeling of eavesdropping on a couple's conversation added to the realness of it.

Although I did cheat a bit, reading the reviews to find out the couple were talking about the abortion... 

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