Books 1, 2, and 3

I thought splitting the book up into three parts was really clever. Each book's setting was in a different place which made following the book easier. Discussion about the book as a whole will also be more simple because one can just talk about the bullfights and you will know that they are only talking about Book 2.

Book 1 was set in Paris. It was all about Jake's activities with his friends in the wild nightlife of the city. This book was different from the other two books because it was set in a different country; therefore, the culture is different.

Book 2 was all about the bullfights and the fiesta. This was my least favorite section because it felt like the characters were in a different time period then they were in Paris. It seemed less in touch with reality.

Book 3 seemed like it was almost a turning point for Jake. He was away from Brett and from his reoccurring depression. He was able to relax by himself in San Sebastian. Then, Jake was summoned by Brett with the message "could you come Hotel Montana Madrid am rather in trouble" (pg 242). Of course Jake was going to go to Brett. I think this letter put Jake back to where he started in regards to Brett.