The Old Man and the Sea is a short but powerful novella by Ernest Hemingway. It's a story about an aging fisherman named Santiago who has gone 84 days without catching a fish. He's considered an unlucky fisherman by the other fishermen in the village, and his young apprentice, Manolin, has been forbidden by his parents to sail with him anymore.

I just finished reading this book, and it's one of those books that has stuck with me already. I love the way Hemingway writes about the sea and the fishermen. He really captures the essence of Santiago's struggle and his determination to never give up.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good story with a strong message. It's a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

I give it 4 out of 5 stars. It's a great book, but it's not perfect. I think the ending is a bit too depressing, but overall I really enjoyed it.

I hope you check it out!