Flash Fiction Review: Chapter V – by Ernest Hemingway

Hemingway sets the scene immediately with the first sentence being direct and descriptive – it sets the initial tone and feeling of the story. He then continues with four short sentences to really convey a sense of setting and the mood: “It was a glum day, dead leaves, puddles and rain, windows nailed shut, it’s all reiterating the feeling of gloom and despair.” – there is a coldness, lack of empathy or emotion.

For the flash fiction it has not been over described but rather exactly described without using too many words. I found that reading this it is clear that Hemingway wanted to convey a sense of gloom for the reader and focuses it around that. I feel a slight lift in the mood part way through, but that reaffirms the setting as described.  

Referencing:

Hemingway, E. (1925). Chapter V, in our time. Retrieved from https://biblioklept.org/2012/08/12/chapter-v-in-our-time-ernest-hemingway/