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The Three-Day Blow

Ernest Hemingway
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The Three-Day Blow

Fiction | Short Story | Adult

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Ernest Hemingway

The Three-Day Blow

Fiction | Short Story | Adult
Book Details
Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Michigan • 1920s

Topic
World History
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In "The Three-Day Blow," Ernest Hemingway presents a conversation between two friends, Nick and Bill, in a cabin during a storm. They discuss various topics such as literature, sports, and relationships, reflecting on life and personal experiences. The story delves into themes of friendship, introspection, and the transient nature of emotions.

Contemplative

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Bittersweet

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.0

421 ratings

32%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

31%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Three-Day Blow by Ernest Hemingway immerses readers in a rich atmosphere of male camaraderie and introspection. Positively, many appreciate Hemingway's sparse yet powerful prose and the authentic depiction of friendship. However, some criticize its lack of plot progression and depth. Overall, it provides a compelling glimpse into human emotions through minimalist storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Three-Day Blow?

A reader who would enjoy The Three-Day Blow by Ernest Hemingway likely appreciates introspective narratives that explore friendship and personal growth. Fans of J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye or John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men, which also delve into complex human emotions, may find this short story appealing.

3.0

421 ratings

32%

Loved it

37%

Mixed feelings

31%

Not a fan

Book Details
Format

Short Story • Fiction

Genre
Classic Fiction

American Literature
Setting

Michigan • 1920s

Topic
World History
Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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