The Garden of Eden (Abridged): A Novel Audiobook

" This book, published after Hemingway's death, is one of the best Hemingway novels. It has a different subject matter that you would expect of a Hemingway classic, but is still written in that same precise style that we love from this author. The subject matter is a bit dark and definately has an adult theme. I've read it twice, and I'll probably read it again soon. "

" Not my favorite of Hemingway's, i felt there was a lot of unnecessary parts to the story that could have been edited out. The characters are very well-rounded. The story is different of those from Hemingway's original canon, but i felt this was a novel of jealously and memory and how these two emotions battled against each other. "

" This was a very interesting book. This being my first book by Hemingway, I can't really say how it compares to his other novels, but I really enjoyed it. Without being to explicit (actually nothing is ever actually described outright), the story was a very erotic one. Hemingway died while writing this book, never having finished it. I don't feel like it feels unfinished. The ending wraps up nicely. "

" After hating The Sun Also Rises, I haven't delved into much more Hemingway. This, however, was a very interesting and well written book exploring gender roles in a fascinating (and confusing!) manner. "

" I actually sort of liked this book despite its low rating. The problem is, in true Hemingway fashion, there is very little plot and it can become quite tedious. I wouldn't discourage anyone from reading this book, but it wasn't my favorite. "

" this book is so stunningly beautiful... and so terribly sad at the same time. "

" borrowed from hans & yesi "

" Really strange book! It was published posthumously and wasn't completely finished. "

" I read this in high school, ages ago. It was one of the few Hemingway books I enjoyed, mainly because even though the women were devilish, there were women in the story. But Heminway is still clueless, IMO, about the female psyche. "

" while i'm admittedly a bit more obsessed with hemingway that is likely healthy, this is arguably my favorite novel ever. "

" Disturbing??? "

" Some of the heaviest symbolism Hemingway ever used. The sun, browning and bleaching their bodies, mimicking one another's transformations, fishing and wearing early french tourist fashions. Most influential Hemingway for me. "

" Because this is a good Hemingway book it is as good as any book can be. "

" Easily my favorite book by Hemingway. "

" Strange one. "

" Definately not like his others! Not for the gender confused! "

" A different, less male-power including book from Hemingway. I do recommend as I do recommend all the books I have mentioned here until now... "

" The food descriptions will make you hungry. The rest will make you think. "

" The last uncompleted novel by Hemingway. Yet it seems pretty complete. It's a wonderful character study. I really enjoyed it, as well as the great prose. "

" Very unusual story. Not sure I liked the nature of the story but the first half was good. "

" Apart from everything else, the passages about the actual process of writing are incredible. "

" Not my usual reading fare. I was so surprised to find that I liked it so much I'm giving it 5 stars. "

" i picked up this book on my way out of the library. it's a funny novel and it's a fast read. this is a perfect "vacation" or "beach" book! it made me laugh several times outloud! "