This is one boring war story....

Hemmingway's style of writing in this novel is so unconventional to myself. Normally books have a semi obvious plot with bumps along the way. This story, however, is quite different. As i read i expect something big and grand to happen.... yet all that is going on is people living life. So far the only plot twists is who Brett loves next. Bill gives a great representation of their outlook on life in this time period on page 126, "We should not question. Our stay on earth is not for long. Let us rejoice and believe and give thanks." The people that make up the main set of characters aren't off in some far off land saving the freedoms of those back home or saving the lives of loved ones. They are simply enjoying life for all it is worth and getting the most out of what they have.