What happens When You meet a Literary Legend?
Captivating,
mesmerizing, enchanting… These are only
a few words that describe
Synopsis:
The heart of the story takes place during the
depression in Key West, Florida. The year is 1935 and many people and families
are struggling to survive. Mariella
Benton and her family are no exception to the struggle. She is a 19 year old
half Cuban, half American young woman, growing up in Key West, Florida. Hal Benton, her father has recently
died. Hal had earned a living as a
fisherman and at the time of his death, there was very little savings for the
family. Eva Benton (her mother) has a
strained relationship with Mariella.
Eva's grief over Hal's death leaves her in a state close to catatonia.
Mariella now finds herself the sole supporter and caregiver of her mother and
sisters. A visit to the docks looking
for work results in a chance meeting with Ernest Hemingway. Mariella's life is forever changed by this
meeting with Hemingway with a special offer.
Will she get the job? What could
she learn from the Hemingway? How can
Mariella pursue her dream and take care of her family when all of her wages are
needed to maintain their current needs?
My Thoughts
However, the fictional story is so expertly
interwoven with real events, real places, and real people; I had to keep
reminding myself that book is a work of fiction. The places were described so vividly that I
could feel the sea breezes as I was reading.
The story has such an energy it almost leaps off the pages. Hemingway’s Girl is a story that will stay
with me.
Rating:
5/5
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