piratequeen 's review for:

The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett

3.0

dark informative inspiring reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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I enjoyed this. I've always loved reading the accounts of adventurers on their journeys to the poles, the deserts of Asia, and other places I'll likely never see, so reading this well-researched novel was a pleasure. The descriptions of the freezing north, especially during the winter, were vivid enough that I had to put on a sweater and wrap myself in a blanket. The characters were interesting, and their conversations about the discoveries and the leading scientific views of their day were a pleasant learning experience. It's been sitting on my shelves for years and years; I'm glad I finally took the time to read it.