One of the things that I most love about reading is how you are transported into other eras and other lives. You can feel like a hunter in the stone-age or maybe you prefer to become a lady from the Middle Ages. Wether you love adventure or romance, books are always there to give to you. But we also love reading for the pleasure of reading, isn't that true? That is way A moveable feast, a book about Paris on the 20's, a book about writing and simply a book about life, is a book you must read.
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So, what is it about? Simply, it's Ernest Hemingway's memories of his youth in Paris. The story takes the Nobel-awarded author throughout the little streets in the City of Lights, discovering the secret cafés and visiting his old friends and making some new ones -including his memories with the one and only Scott Fitzgerald.
The Roaring Twenties in Paris.
Once upon a time Paris felt like spring would last forever. Everyday was a party, everyday was a shinny morning and a good night to play some music. It was a time between the world wars and economy was only getting better and better. Les Anneés Folles -how the French call it-, were meant to be happy and carefree. And Paris, was the centre of the cultural world. Not only writers such as Hemingway or Fitzgerald stopped by, but also the greatest artist such as Picasso or Degas were there to contribute in the flourishing of Paris in the 20's and its Jazz Age. Too bad history always comes with a great comeback for the peaceful times...
Once upon a time Paris felt like spring would last forever. Everyday was a party, everyday was a shinny morning and a good night to play some music. It was a time between the world wars and economy was only getting better and better. Les Anneés Folles -how the French call it-, were meant to be happy and carefree. And Paris, was the centre of the cultural world. Not only writers such as Hemingway or Fitzgerald stopped by, but also the greatest artist such as Picasso or Degas were there to contribute in the flourishing of Paris in the 20's and its Jazz Age. Too bad history always comes with a great comeback for the peaceful times...
"If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast." |
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The Book.
If you asked about the theme of the book, you could say is about nothing and about everything. Its about Paris and its about friends. But essentially, its the memoirs of Ernest Hemingway, a fundamental author to understand the development of 20th Century. Follow him along the streets in Paris to discover how an expat writers life was in Paris.
Why you should read it.
Because you are in love with the city of Paris and you know it. But more seriously, the simplistic vision of life conceived by Hemingway, his young thoughts and the curious events of the book are bound to make you think, smile and even laugh. Totally recommended for everyone who is looking forward to enjoy some pleasant with such a lovely story as this one.
Up to you! What do you think?
Sincerely,
Vera
Vera