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How does one rate a classic? Obviously, this is an important American novel. Is it easy to read for a 21st century middle aged female? No. But some passages were beautifully written. Is the brutality difficult? Yes. But sperm oil was an important product in the mid 19th century. Are the characters iconic? Yes and so are some of quotable sentences.