The Hemingways spontaneously opt for Paris over Rome when the get key advice from Sherwood Anderson. What do you see as his character strengths? Can you see what Hadley saw in him?Ĥ. The Ernest Hemingway we meet in THE PARIS WIFE-through Hadley's eyes-is in many ways different from the ways we imagine him when faced with the largeness of his later persona. What seems to draw the two together? What are some of the strengths of their initial attraction and partnership? The challenges?ģ. Hadley and Ernest don't get a lot of encouragement from their friends and family when they decided to marry. How do her early years prepare her to meet and fall in love with Ernest? What does life with Ernest offer her that she hasn't encountered before? What are the risks?Ģ. Louis was a difficult and repressive experience.

It would also be interesting to compare Hemingway's 'A Movable Feast', written during the same time period.ġ. She makes many sacrifices to support her husband and lessen the strain the birth of their son has on their marriage. Hadley is hurt many times over by those she trusts, including Hemingway. The life style of Paris in the early 20's will promote some lively discussion, as will Hemingway and his caddish ways. Love stories will never go out of vogue and this one is no exception, it beautiful but sad. Great Woman's fiction.īook Club Talking Points: Talking Points: Recommend this to those who enjoy a good story and historical fiction fans. He was a damaged but fascinating personality. I look forward to more from this author and would love to read and re-read some of Hemingway's work. In summary, a very engaging read that gives life to the Hemingway's, the era and the artists that made the Cafes of Paris their workshop.

It's bittersweet to witness their marriage and love for each other before things begins to deteriorate- they are so well matched, yet doomed. Hemingway is notorious for being a womanizer even knowing this you like him and can understand Hadley's attraction to him. The dialog, the descriptions, the gentle clean writing style pull you in and make you care about Hadley. It takes place primarily in Paris in the 1920's, during prohibition, a vibrant and bold time - the Jazz Age- where boundaries are blurred and traditional values are scoffed at.

PBR Book Review: (by- Linda ) This story gets so much into the mind of the Hadley Richardson, Ernest Hemingway's first wife and feels so real I had to keep reminding myself it was fiction.

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