[.38sw]

As for Old Man...it really was Hemingway at his worst.

So it WASN'T just me. I never finished it, I thought it was awful.

[durasell]

For good Hemingway -- try Sun Also Rises. However, my personal favorites are the Nick Adams Stories. This is a controversial choice for Hemingway enthusiasts, but I can't help it, I really do love those short stories.