Good Night, Hem

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By Jason

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Good Night, Hem follows Ernest Hemingway through three interconnected stories capturing key moments of his life. Set in Paris in 1925, Hemingway meets Athos, the last Musketeer, and they journey with friends to Pamplona's famous fiesta, where spirited celebrations and complications arise. The narrative then shifts to Paris in 1944, just after liberation, as Hemingway, now a war correspondent, joins resistance fighters on a daring parachute mission into Germany to help end the war. The final story takes place in Cuba during the late 1950s, showing Hemingway reflecting on his life and his mysterious bond with Athos. Blending fact with imaginative fiction, Jason offers a unique portrait of the enigmatic American author.
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Ideal for enthusiasts of historical fiction and graphic novels, especially readers fascinated by Ernest Hemingway’s complex persona and 20th-century history. Fans of literary biographies with a creative twist will find this work both engaging and enlightening.

Three interconnecting short stories starring Ernest Hemingway comprise the latest graphic novel by the beloved Norwegian cartoonist, Jason.

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Good Night, Hem by Jason presents three interconnecting short stories in graphic novel form, featuring Ernest Hemingway.

In the first story set in Paris, 1925, Hemingway encounters Athos, the last Musketeer. Together with several friends, they journey to Pamplona, Spain for the fiesta, where festivities and complications ensue.

The second story takes place in Paris, 1944, the day after its liberation. Hemingway, now a war correspondent, decides he's had enough and takes action to end the war for good. Alongside a group of adventurers and resistance fighters, he parachutes into Germany with this mission in mind.

The final narrative unfolds in Cuba in the late 1950s. Here, our literary lion is in his twilight years, writing his memoirs and reflecting on his past meetings with the seemingly immortal Athos.

Mixing fact and fiction, Jason has imaginatively recreated one of America’s greatest and most controversial writers of the 20th century.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critics praise Jason’s pared-down, laconic style for delivering a thoughtful yet entertaining exploration of Hemingway’s life and legend. The New York Times highlights the three interconnected stories across Hemingway’s favourite locales: Pamplona, Paris, and Cuba. Bookmunch calls it tremendously thoughtful and fun, possibly Jason’s best work to date. Publishers Weekly notes its quirky and witty take with fantastical elements, while Library Journal awarded a starred review for its melancholic yet sympathetic portrayal. This graphic novel is celebrated for mixing myth and reality with insight and reverence.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781683964612

Publisher: Fantagraphics

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Fantagraphics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 223.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Jason

About the Author

Jason hails from Oslo, Norway, but currently resides in Montpellier, France. He's won multiple Eisners, a Harvey, and an Inkpot award.

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