Recommended Age:
13
+
Best for independent readers who appreciate spare, contemplative prose and stories driven by internal struggle, endurance, and the quiet dignity of an aging protagonist.
About the Book
An aging Cuban fisherman who has gone eighty-four days without a catch rows far out to sea alone and hooks a magnificent giant marlin, beginning a days-long struggle between man and fish that becomes a meditation on endurance, dignity, and what it means to be defeated without being destroyed. This short novel is one of the most celebrated works of twentieth-century American literature.
Content Ratings
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Moderate Themes
Sustained themes of aging, loneliness, perseverance in the face of loss, and the acceptance of defeat require emotional and philosophical maturity to fully appreciate.
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Mild Violence
The extended struggle to catch and defend a large fish involves physical exhaustion and animal death; not graphically violent.
Engagement:
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
1952
Page Count:
127
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