To Have and Have Not

By: Ernest Hemingway

Narrated by: Will Patton

From one of the best writers in American literature, a classic novel about smuggling, intrigue, and love.

To Have and Have Not is the dramatic story of Harry Morgan, an honest man who is forced into running contraband between Cuba and Key West as a means of keeping his crumbling family financially afloat. His adventures lead him into the world of the wealthy and dissipated yachtsmen who throng the region and involve him in a strange and unlikely love affair.

In this harshly realistic, yet oddly tender and wise novel, Hemingway perceptively delineates the personal struggles of both the "haves" and the "have nots" and creates one of the most subtle and moving portraits of a love affair in his oeuvre. By turns funny and tragic, lively and poetic, remarkable in its emotional impact, To Have and Have Not is literary high adventure at its finest.

Another Awesome Hemingway Book

I liked everything about this book. Purely brilliant Hemingway. I loved listening to the book so much I watched the film by the same name last night.

Profoundly eccentric; papa doesn't disappoint.

Typical Hemingway to lead you down a dark, seedy path to poverty and moral struggle. An intense story with plenty of inner dialogue, high drama and of course, gore. Cubans vs Conchs, but who has, and who has not? A treasure. 1937 classic.

The meaning of what Hemingway was really saying….

Overall, the meaning of "To Have and Have Not" lies in its exploration of the human condition within a capitalist society. It raises questions about the moral compromises individuals make to survive, the inequalities perpetuated by wealth, and the corrosive effects of a system that values material possessions above all else. Through its portrayal of struggle, desperation, and the human spirit, Hemingway's novel offers a poignant reflection on the complexities of life in a world divided by haves and have-nots.

Strange Hemingway

I can definitely hear Hemingway’s arrogance in this book. In his world, women aren’t very bright and love their men no matter how they are. It’s a compilation of several short stories combined together in a sort of patchy way. It’s rough and fairly unpleasant to read. Don’t waste your time!

Nostalgic read.

We just saw the movie and recently visited Key West where we toured Hemingway's home. "To Have and Have Not" was discussed during the tour so we thought we would reread (hear) a book we read in high school. Great listen -- colorful characters and a visit to history we have long forgotten. A little uncomfortable at the beginning with descriptions of African-Americans and terms we do not hear today.
Recommend this highly.