The first book of A.F.T.A. shows much about Ernest Hemingway's writing style. Its short and two the point, but in doing so it is extremely descriptive. He shows the war as a terrible, inglorious thing that only brings death. The main character, FH, has many qualities similar to the Hemingway protagonist, but the book so far has little action. However, it is easy for me to see that action will come in due time. Hemingway is just setting the story up for its true color.
