Book Review

The Old Man and the Sea is a great short novel by Ernest Hemingway. It tells the story of Santiago, an old fisherman. For 84 days, he catches nothing. Later, he hooks a huge marlin and fights hard for days. In the end, sharks eat the fish, and he only brings back its bones. The old man does not win the fish, but he never gives up. As the famous line says, “A man can be destroyed but not defeated.” This book teaches me the meaning of courage. We should keep trying when facing trouble. I really enjoy this simple but powerful story.