First published 1985
Spain's scorching summer bullfighting circuit pushes matadors to the brink. Hemingway embeds with the rival stars, their lives on the line with every goring, as they strive to outperform each other in the ring. The relentless pace, crippling injuries, and bitter rivalries threaten to shatter the camaraderie that sustains these artists of the afición.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, fast-paced
Tropes: camaraderie, high-stakes
Setting: Spain
Period: 1951-1980, 20th century
240 pages · Paperback
Content warnings: violence