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An old man named Santiago has been fishing for 84 days and has not caught a fish. He is fishing alone when he comes upon a huge marlin and rushes to hook him. He succeeds, but the marlin is too strong for him to pull up--he must wait until he loses strength. Will ....

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.... body was thrown over the side of the boat, the male would leap out of the water to see her one last time before diving into the deep. The marlin's devotion captivated me. With this book, you have to read between the lines. If you're familiar with the Bible, the references won't confuse you at all. Some of the metaphors used are simply superfluous, but the themes Hemingway dictates are undeniable. It's a very good and fast read if you want to learn some life lessons in one or two hours. ....