Review of Hemingway's Goblet

[Olga Markova]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Hemingway's Goblet" by Dermot Ross.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Hemingway’s Goblet by talented Dermot Ross is a fascinating debut novel blending historical fiction, adventure, psychological thriller, mystery, and romance. The story unfolds in London, England. We meet Nick Harrieson, a highly popular law professor at London King’s University. Unexpectedly, Nick had to stand down from teaching following a sexual harassment complaint against him. Visiting his sister, Nick noticed a silver goblet on the mantelpiece. The goblet bore a mysterious inscription, and Nick remembered that it had come from his grandfather. On a whim, Nick traveled to his aunt in New Zealand, who kept her father’s diaries, to learn more about his grandfather and the goblet. What will Nick discover? How will the disciplinary hearing impact Nick’s teaching career?

This novel is of amazingly high quality, which is unusual for a debut. The unique storyline, the awesome intrigue, the perfectly balanced suspense, the sophisticated characters, the psychological depth, and the exhilarating travel adventures kept me turning pages. I enjoyed the atmospheric settings of London and Spain. But most of all, I liked the ending because it tied all loose ends, kept the door open for a sequel, and left me to wish for more. Any chance for a sequel, Dermot? I would love to read how Nick’s reunion with Adrienne in Seoul will go, whether Adrienne will break her engagement, whether Nick will publish the novel Adrienne suggested, and whether the novel will be filmed.

All in all, I enjoyed every aspect of this fascinating story, and I found nothing to dislike. I am not a Hemingway fan, but Hemingway’s Goblet instantly made me a fan of Dermot Ross! It is a perfect read—masterfully composed, perfectly written, and thoroughly edited. So, I happily rate it 5 out of 5 stars.

I highly recommend this remarkable novel to historical fiction, adventure, psychological thriller, and romance fans.

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[Amy Luman]

All of the travel and the story about the goblet sound very intriguing to me. The romance portion of the book doesn’t appeal to me at all. I am glad that literature is full of different ways to express oneself and for what readers like to read. Thanks!

[Boring Pigeon]

Reading this review got me really intrigued about "Hemingway's Goblet" by Dermot Ross. It seems like a captivating debut novel that effortlessly blends historical fiction, adventure, psychological thriller, mystery, and romance. The unique storyline, well-developed characters, and suspenseful travel adventures are definitely calling my name. I'm particularly drawn to the London and Spain settings, as well as the mysterious silver goblet that holds a secret from the past. Overall, this review rates the book 5 out of 5 stars, and I can't wait to dive into this masterfully written and thoroughly edited story. Unpredictable plot twists, kept me guessing.