To Have and Have Not Audiobook

" I actually thought this was one of Hemingway's better works, although, that isn't saying much. "

" Very disjointed and choppy. A tragic story, and written ok but this is obviously not the book that made him such an amazing author. It truly did remind me of assigned reading in high school. "

" "Papa" Hemingway wrote a real man's book here, filled with drinks, fights, boats, fishing, dames and desperate acts. Either due to the language of the Conchs (Key West-ers), the time or the terminology (boats, fishing) I didn't understand quite a few words. The first half had alot of action, then it slowed down. Certainly worth the evening this short book can be read. "

" Not Hemingway's best work, but still good. The economic situation of our nation today makes this book even more fitting. It's easy to understand how financial pressures can cause a good man to do unsavory things when he thinks he has no other choice. "

" The first Two thirds of the book are great. The Last third is Jibberish. It is noteworthy to mention the first two thirds of the book were written about 2 years ahead of the ending. "

" Drinkin', smugglin', sluggin', pluggin' and a-tuggin'. A pleasing blend of macho laughs and sentimental dames. "

" Not Hemingway at his best. Even the man himself called it his worst work (which it isn't. Across The River And Into The Trees is). A bit disjointed but still some fine Hemingway moments to be found. "

" pretty good. it doesnt rank up there with his other books. but, if you're a hemingway fan, or if you've visited the Keys then it's worth the easy read. subjects covered: disgruntled WWI vets, rich people, rich gay people, smuggling liquor/chinese from cuba, stealing money from banks, and fishing "

" It's Hemingway so of course I love it. "

" Excellent writing style.. impeccable description of scenes. "

" I will always like Hemingway, he always leaves you feeling like 'well this is reality'. And that's exactly what this book did for me. I don't feel a false sense of hope or disdain. Just ready to keep chugging. "

" The first half of the book starts well enough, but it should have ended a hundred pages earlier. "

" I'm a sucker for Hemmingway. This one is quite dark, and is not quite as story driven as For Whom the Bell Tolls or Farewell to Arms. Quite nice, though, with several scenes that really stick with you. "

" Probably the last Hemingway book I read - not my favorite though. I should go back and re-read all of them. So many books, so little time! "

" not my favorite hemingway, but still really good "

" Hmm... starts out really linear, then gets a bit random with a long digression right at the end. Still all types of great, though. "

" Harsh and realistic. "

" A dark book of a dark character compromising his values in life and end up losing everything "

" Brutally simple and told with stark, violent realism. Classic Hemingway. "

" God help me I love Hemingway. Chapter 7 is the best thing I've read in a long time. "

" Not my favorite Hemingway, but it had some amazing moments. "

" One of the best books ever! :-) I love Hurry Morgan and Eddy! "

" great read. my second favourite book by hemingway after the old man and the sea. "

" Terrible. Hemingway at his very worst. "

" I liked a lot of this book; gritty smugglers in Key West, interesting characters and dialog. But it had long stints of non-sequitir scenes which didn't connect with the main story line, so that made it very odd to me. "

" Drinkin', smugglin', sluggin', pluggin' and a-tuggin'. A pleasing blend of macho laughs and sentimental dames. "

" Men, men, men, doing bad stuff, drinking a lot, fighting and killing. Women are minor characters in this novel and not spoken of highly for the most part. I am reading this in Key West since the novel is set there and I am visiting Hemingway's house tomorrow! "

" Hmm, I didn't get it, really.... "

" The first chapter is incredible, but it's an adaptation of one of Hemingway's short stories. The book loses momentum from there. "