Islands in the Stream
by Ernest Hemingway
Islands in the Stream by Ernest Hemingway holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 9.6K reader ratings. First published in 1970. The book spans 448 pages.
About Islands in the Stream
First published in 1970, nine years after Ernest Hemingway's death, Islands in the Stream is the story of an artist and adventurer — a man much like Hemingway himself. Rich with the uncanny sense of life and action characteristic of his writing — from his earliest stories (In Our Time) to his last novella (The Old Man and the Sea) — this compelling novel contains both the warmth of recollection that inspired A Moveable Feast and a rare glimpse of Hemingway's rich and relaxed sense of humor, which enlivens scene after scene. Beginning in the 1930s, Islands in the Stream follows the fortunes of Thomas Hudson from his experiences as a painter on the Gulf Stream island of Bimini, where his loneliness is broken by the vacation visit of his three young sons, to his antisubmarine activities off the coast of Cuba during World War II. The greater part of the story takes place in a Havana bar, where a wildly diverse cast of characters — including an aging prostitute who stands out as one of Hemingway's most vivid creations — engages in incomparably rich dialogue. A brilliant portrait of the inner life of a complex and endlessly intriguing man, Islands in the Stream is Hemingway at his mature best.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ernest Hemingway |
| Published | 1970 |
| Pages | 448 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,608 |
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What genre is Islands in the Stream?
Islands in the Stream is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Islands in the Stream worth reading?
Based on 9.6K reader ratings, Islands in the Stream has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Islands in the Stream?
Islands in the Stream has 448 pages.
Who wrote Islands in the Stream?
Islands in the Stream was written by Ernest Hemingway. It was first published in 1970.
What is the ISBN for Islands in the Stream?
The ISBN-13 for Islands in the Stream is 9780743253420.0.
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