_jfr 's review for:

Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale by Herman Melville

5.0

adventurous mysterious reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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Tied for the greatest book I've read. Melville is the king of figurative language and illustrates unmatched levels of detail through word alone. It is also the most complex (and therefore difficult) read I've endured, which affects my ability to recommend this book to people. However, it is worth the time investment. You will find that you understand every last detail of every setting and every character in unrivaled ability due to Melville's ability to show the reader the most obscure and nebulous settings through abstract wordplay.