Hemingway fans, what's his most interesting book?

Question

I've never read any of his books, which was your favorite or the most interesting

Answer 1

My favorite is probably "For Whom the Bell Tolls"; but one of his posthumously released ones, "The Garden of Eden", is particularly fascinating. He takes the time to develop a really complex female character - which is something you don't find much of in Hemingway's library - and I feel like he does an amazing job.

Definitely worth checking out.

Answer 2

Read the short stories.

Answer 3

I don't remember any of his books but there was a short story called "Solider's Home" that was really good.  It's about a kid who enlisted in the Army during I want to say WWII as opposed to getting drafted.  So by the time his enlistment is up (because he enlisted late in the war) people in his home town have already thrown Welcome Home parties for all the young men who came home from the war after it was over because their commiment was over when the war ended.

I don't remember the guy's name, but he's pissed off and feels like he got cheated because nobody wants to listen about his experiences because they've already heard the stories from the others.  

Don't remember exactly what happens but it was a really good story.

If you're not sure you want to read Hemingway I'd probably try to start with his short stories because he's kind of intense.  But if you're looking for a suggestion for a book because you have to read something by Hemingway I'd probably go with either For Whom the Bell Tolls or A Fair Well to Arms.  

Answer 4

My favorite is A Farewell to Arms its an interesting take on a love story.