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birdlaw91's review
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alaspooryorick's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
abaugher's review against another edition
5.0
Never have I ever read a book that uses such beautiful language for such a brutal, savage existence. A friend describes this book as a cross between Moby Dick and Lord Jim, and I have to agree. Get ready to get cold, because a large part of this is set in the coldest place on the planet. In winter.
pkhousley's review against another edition
4.0
Reads like an X-rated Moby Dick, not for the faint hearted!
egomaxima's review against another edition
Really really dark. Might go back at some point. The peek into old school whaling was interesting though.
dustysummers's review against another edition
4.0
"I'd venture the Good Lord don't spend too much time up here in the North Water… It's most probable he don't like the chill."
enclose9698's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
meminger's review against another edition
adventurous
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
cynthiaslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5