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ale_edde's review
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.0
jparks5's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
abomine's review
2.0
I was able to stomach the outdated depictions of whale behavior and the dull, unlikable human characters, but between the sudden rape scene and the depictions of Seaworld as a happy, magical place where humans and cetaceans get along, I had no desire to finish this book.
The only aspect of this that saved it from a one-star review was the lovely writing, at least the writing involving the old sperm whale's perspective. Like I said before, it's an incredibly outdated depiction, but it at least felt authentic.
The only aspect of this that saved it from a one-star review was the lovely writing, at least the writing involving the old sperm whale's perspective. Like I said before, it's an incredibly outdated depiction, but it at least felt authentic.
crownandstallion's review
5.0
A hidden gem of a book: super underrated. I was pleasantly surprised by the complex plot and the wonderful characters, not to mention the stunning descriptions and the imaginative setting. The whale and the sailor were both haunting and memorable. Quickly has become a favorite of mine, definitely worth a second read.
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