Synopsis:

Told in language of great simplicity and power, it is the story of an old Cuban fisherman, down on his luck, and his supreme ordeal — a relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a struggle between man and nature in a short and easy to read book.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Mild to Moderate – Mostly exclamations of God’s name, one curse word

Sexual Content: None

Violence: Mild – Violence in terms of killing fish

Substance Use: Mild – Beer is bought for a character

Prejudices: None

Religious Themes: The main character calls out to God and references prayer

Other Topics: None

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