The Killers by Ernest Hemingway
In a small-town diner, two hitmen arrive with a sinister mission: to kill a former boxer named Ole Andreson. As they wait for their target, the tension builds, revealing the chilling nature of their profession and the helplessness of those around them. The story unfolds through the eyes of Nick Adams, a young man who witnesses the unfolding events and grapples with the harsh realities of violence and fate. The narrative explores themes of inevitability, fear, and the moral complexities of human nature in a world where danger lurks in the most mundane settings.
- Published
- 1927
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-15
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
-
(4.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
This book is not currently on any lists.