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For Whom the Bell Tolls
See it on Amazon1940Moderate readSteady pace
What it is about
Robert Jordan, an American fighting for the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War, is sent to blow up a bridge and meets the young Maria. Hemingway’s 1940 novel takes place over three days.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy stories set firmly in a real time and place, with a dark mood and a steady pace. It is a read that rewards some attention.
Themes: War · Love · Sacrifice
Screen adaptation
For Whom the Bell Tolls (1943)
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About the author
Ernest Hemingway4 books on Tori BooksSimilar books
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