Everybody Behaves Badly

In "Everybody Behaves Badly," Lesley Blume delves into Ernest Hemingway's life during the summer of 1925, capturing the vibrant chaos of the Lost Generation during his infamous trip to Pamplona for the running of the bulls. Through meticulous reporting and insights drawn from personal writings of Hemingway and his contemporaries, Blume explores the complexities of his rise to fame, revealing the betrayals and rivalries that shaped his literary career. This compelling narrative offers a fresh perspective on Hemingway’s formation as a hard-drinking, bullfighting aficionado and the cultural dynamics of his time.