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kbc1239's review against another edition
4.0
This is really a 3.5 but 4 it is. The story itself was okay. The chase (last three chapters) were the best. The book itself is really above me. I get from school days the symbolism behind Moby Dick but there is just so much to this book it is hard to digest. I do recommend this book.
mymanbereading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
2.75
b1tchw1zard's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
5.0
caittothelin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
zgluckow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ele1982's review against another edition
5.0
Bellissimo, và letto con molta attenzione, chi ci si avvicina pensando che sia solo la storia di una caccia alla balena si sbaglia è tanto tanto altro e molto di più, consigliatissimo ci vuole tempo per leggerlo ma alla fine ti senti un vincitore
kellyrenea's review against another edition
5.0
A Definite American Classic
I’ve always wanted to read Moby Dick, but always assumed I didn’t have enough time, or stamina. This year I am not allowing that reasoning to hold me back from accomplishing something I’ve always wanted to do. Read the classics.
I’ve got to give Melville credit. He wrote a classic that has and will stand the test of time. I will never forget Quee Quag, Ishmael, Pip, or Ahab. The imagery of the whale, the ship, and the ocean will stay with me.
Did it need to be as long as it was? This is debatable. I don’t know if I needed to learn so much about the life on the ship, the never ending days of monotony, or all the parts of a whale. Yet, it did add depth to the novel, and gave the feeling of being on a whaling vessel for 2-3 years. A life I can barely imagine, much less want to live.
Still, all in all, a definite classic that shouldn’t be missed.
I’ve always wanted to read Moby Dick, but always assumed I didn’t have enough time, or stamina. This year I am not allowing that reasoning to hold me back from accomplishing something I’ve always wanted to do. Read the classics.
I’ve got to give Melville credit. He wrote a classic that has and will stand the test of time. I will never forget Quee Quag, Ishmael, Pip, or Ahab. The imagery of the whale, the ship, and the ocean will stay with me.
Did it need to be as long as it was? This is debatable. I don’t know if I needed to learn so much about the life on the ship, the never ending days of monotony, or all the parts of a whale. Yet, it did add depth to the novel, and gave the feeling of being on a whaling vessel for 2-3 years. A life I can barely imagine, much less want to live.
Still, all in all, a definite classic that shouldn’t be missed.
maurits's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
Melville's writing style is amazing. However, because most of the book is spent telling facts about whales and whaling, I didn't really enjoy it that much. I wanted to read a novel, not an encyclopedia entry about whales.
blob99's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0