For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway
Set in the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War, the novel follows the story of an American dynamiter, who is assigned the task of blowing up a bridge during a crucial attack on the city of Segovia. Alongside the war narrative, the story also explores his relationships with various characters, including his love affair with a young Spanish woman. The narrative beautifully encapsulates themes of love, war, death, and the transient nature of life.
The 83rd greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 2332
Since this book was first published in 1940, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 2332.0.
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