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A review by sdsmith80
Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
<b>Wow. Just wow.</b>
This book is truly wonderful. The prose is so beautiful. The way the memories are woven into both lessons of survival, and a way of finally understanding his father, made me teary at times.
The actual horror of it all, the situation that there's no way out of, the desperation, all of it combined to create a truly tense, and at times bleak, story. I was so engaged with Jay's plight. It made for a quick read as well.
By the end, I was openly crying. This journey was so engrossing and wonderful. I do believe this is my favorite book this year.
This book is truly wonderful. The prose is so beautiful. The way the memories are woven into both lessons of survival, and a way of finally understanding his father, made me teary at times.
The actual horror of it all, the situation that there's no way out of, the desperation, all of it combined to create a truly tense, and at times bleak, story. I was so engaged with Jay's plight. It made for a quick read as well.
By the end, I was openly crying. This journey was so engrossing and wonderful. I do believe this is my favorite book this year.