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A review by ssgcedits
Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale by Herman Melville
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I knew I was picking up one of the greatest books in the English language, and I was not disappointed. Despite its reputation as a gloomy, sombre book, I actually found the overwhelming majority of it quite cheerful, poetic, and grandiose, if not simply informative. There are, of course, all manner of signs and omens, but really, it's in the last 20 pages that it turns irredeemably dark.
This is a long essay on whaling, as well as a story. It is about human connection and unity, as well as hunting. And for a book about hunting, it does wonders of singing the praises of its prey. In the end it is quite satisfying that the hatred of man is destroyed by one clever, much stronger animal. I am only sorry for the death of Queepeg, who Ishmael portrays so fondly. Otherwise, long live Moby Dick!
This is a long essay on whaling, as well as a story. It is about human connection and unity, as well as hunting. And for a book about hunting, it does wonders of singing the praises of its prey. In the end it is quite satisfying that the hatred of man is destroyed by one clever, much stronger animal. I am only sorry for the death of Queepeg, who Ishmael portrays so fondly. Otherwise, long live Moby Dick!