To Have and Have Not
About this book
This 1936 novel tells the story of an American fishing boat skipper who dabbles in a little smuggling to make ends meet. In need of money for his family the captain reluctantly becomes agrees to smuggle a group of Chinese immigrants from Cuba to Florida. This is Hemingway’s only novel to be set in the United States.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 194 readers · 262 pages · ≈ 4 h 51 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read To Have and Have Not?
About ≈ 4 h 51 m — 262 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is To Have and Have Not?
262 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is To Have and Have Not?
It sits on the Fiction shelves.
Has To Have and Have Not been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Captain Khorshid (1987), The Gun Runners (1958), The Breaking Point (1950).
Is To Have and Have Not in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does To Have and Have Not take place?
It is set in Cuba, Florida, Caribbean Area during 1930's.
Who wrote To Have and Have Not?
Ernest Hemingway.
Where can I read To Have and Have Not online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library