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Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale
by Herman Melville
adventurous
challenging
funny
informative
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first 100 pages (before they get on the boat) are full of verve, insight and genuinely funny sequences. The rest felt very stop-start, with every 3rd chapter getting back to the good stuff - the characters on the boat. I’ll treasure the memorable chapters.