书评

The Snow of Kilimanjaro "is a classic Hemingway, it is simple and powerful words, depicting a profound picture of life, death and redemption. In the story, the protagonist Harry faces the end of his life in the wilderness of Africa. His past indulgence, confusion and extravagance, under the approach of death gradually clearly displayed in front of the reader. However, it was this despair of approaching the end that made him reflect on his life. With his unique "iceberg theory" writing technique, Hemingway only shows part of the story, and hides more connotation under the words. What we see is not only Harry's physical pain, but also the struggle of his soul. The snow of Kilimanjaro, a symbol of purity and eternity, stands in stark contrast to Harry's chaotic, short life at this time. The description of the environment in the book is delicate and realistic, so that readers feel as if they are there, and feel the vastness and desolation of the African savannah. This kind of environment further deepens the tragic color of the protagonist's fate. As we read, we will reflect on the meaning of life along with Harry's thoughts. Is lost in prosperity and vanity, or in the dilemma to find the true self? This book tells us that death is not the end, but an opportunity to reassess life. Overall, The Snows of Kilimanjaro is a work full of philosophy and depth. It makes us feel the charm of words at the same time, but also have a deeper thinking about life. It reminds us to cherish the present moment, not to let life pass in vain, to strive to pursue the true desire of the heart, so that life can bloom its own light.