...is a book by Ernest Hemingway. It's not, contrary to popular rumours, about the adventures of Rev T or even Old Salt on the foaming deep. Rather it's about an old fisherman from Havana and the huge fish he catches. At just under 100 pages, it can be read in almost one sitting. YC had one false start at reading it. But on the second attempt thoroughly enjoyed it and read it from cover to cover.
For those looking for some more short classic novels, YC recommends:
- Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote - a cracking short story, but not with the happy ending that appears in the film version.
- The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald - another entertaining read about Jay Gatsby and his pursuit of Daisy. Read it before you see the forthcoming film.
- The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett - an amusing tale about The Queen taking up reading late in life with the assistance of her amanuensis Norman. It's worth it just for the line: Her Majesty - "We're going to Wales in a few weeks' time." Norman - "Bad luck, ma'am".