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Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale
by Herman Melville
What a blowhard. And I don't mean the whale. The beginning was pretty interesting, which is probably why after multiple starts over the past years I felt compelled to finish this book eventually. The rest was like the sea, in that it was vast, complicated, and full of garbage. Usually, I love reading 'classics' just to see why they've stood the test of time, plus I can finally understand the references. Unfortunately, I felt that this "great novel" gives classics a bad name and was not worth it. One unexpected positive is that it worked as an excellent treatment for my insomniac tendencies.
If I laid down and tried to do a chapter I would be out in mere moments. I know how mean that sounds, but it was lovely and genuinely was my favorite part. That said, I do see why people like it, there are some beautiful and detailed passages buried along with a great story in there.
If you are like me and find yourself becoming so focused on conquering a massive feat despite all logic showing you it isn't worth it... (see, I did read it!) just move on and do something more enjoyable with your time.
If I laid down and tried to do a chapter I would be out in mere moments. I know how mean that sounds, but it was lovely and genuinely was my favorite part. That said, I do see why people like it, there are some beautiful and detailed passages buried along with a great story in there.
If you are like me and find yourself becoming so focused on conquering a massive feat despite all logic showing you it isn't worth it... (see, I did read it!) just move on and do something more enjoyable with your time.