Another book club choice that I would have ever chosen. It felt quite ponderous at the beginning and much lighter than the last few novels I have read. It was good in a way not to have something quite so intense. The book seems to be written in four subtly different styles as it describes, in fictional form, the relationships of the four women who became married to Ernest Hemingway. After the sympathetic but silly Hadley, the story picks up with each new main character. It seemed strange that the book concentrates on the break-ups, but this made more sense as it went on. Each wife reflects on their life with Hemingway. Ultimately we get a good feel for the famous writer, especially all his faults. The last part of the book after Ernest has died is superb. Whether I would ever read one of his books is another story.
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