I am completely obsessed with this book! I have not been able to put it down ever since I started reading. I can even feel myself reading slower now because I don't want the love between the Lieutenant and Miss. Barkley to end. Even the first chapter had me hooked with Hemingway's beautiful and descriptive way of writing. It is almost like reading poetry.
I'm really surprised that I have enjoyed this book so much because I usually hate most stories that have anything to do with war times. However, I love that the war brought these together and yet at the same time is an obstacle for their love to continue. The intense way that she describes how much she loves him reminds me of the love affair between Heathcliff and Catherine in Wuthering Heights. I just am addicted to that passionate can't-live-without-you love. Even though the book was set back in the first world war, I can relate to their relationship and the way they sneak around to hide it.
As of now Catherine is pregnant and I'm a little worried about her drinking alcohol. I guess they didn't know any better then, but still I am concerned for her baby.
Now he is of to the front and my heart aches for Catherine. She must be so lonely and I hope there is a way that she and their baby can join him shortly.
This book is also making me want to go to Italy so badly. Every time he mentions a new town I am Googling it and then checking out hotels. Most places look gorgeous but I am always slightly disappointed that the actual photos don't measure up the Hemingway's descriptions.
I know I'm not writing my thoughts as thoroughly as I did with my first few books, but I find that I get so swept away that I forget to write my little sticky notes. Afterwards all I remember is how I felt while I was reading. I'll try for the next parts to write my notes but at the same time I'm not going to be severe about it because the whole idea of this project was to enjoy myself!
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