Hey, guys! Over summer, I was tasked with reading Moby Dick. I kind of hated it. It is definitely not one of my favorite classics, anyway.
The Cover:
The Cover:
It shows the great white whale (or Moby Dick) while the crew of the Pequod try to hunt him down. This is one of the many covers. I like the use of the whale, but it makes it seem more exciting than it was. B cover.
Official Description:
Moby-Dick is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopaedia of whaling lore and legend, the book can be seen as part of its author's lifelong meditation on America. Written with wonderfully redemptive humour, Moby-Dick is also a profound inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception.
My Review:
Moby Dick was a difficult read. It is hard to engage with the book. Moby Dick was full of descriptions of life in the 1800s and on whaling ships as well as whale facts. While the descriptions were vivid, they caused the story to drag.
There was very little plot. The focus of the story was less on the story and more on educating the reader about whales. The same was true for characters. They were only mentioned on the rare occasion that the story needed to progress. A few of the characters, such as Ahab and Queequeg, were distinguishable, but the rest could easily have been exchanged or even removed without noticing.
Overall, I would not recommend reading Moby Dick. It's long and a bit lacking in plot/ characters. However, if you want the person sitting next to you to be impressed, this is the book for you. It will definitely make you seem more cultured!
Phrase:
Coffin
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
The Time Machine
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Happy Reading!
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The Cover:
It shows the great white whale (or Moby Dick) while the crew of the Pequod try to hunt him down. This is one of the many covers. I like the use of the whale, but it makes it seem more exciting than it was. B cover.
Official Description:
Moby-Dick is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopaedia of whaling lore and legend, the book can be seen as part of its author's lifelong meditation on America. Written with wonderfully redemptive humour, Moby-Dick is also a profound inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception.
My Review:
Moby Dick was a difficult read. It is hard to engage with the book. Moby Dick was full of descriptions of life in the 1800s and on whaling ships as well as whale facts. While the descriptions were vivid, they caused the story to drag.
There was very little plot. The focus of the story was less on the story and more on educating the reader about whales. The same was true for characters. They were only mentioned on the rare occasion that the story needed to progress. A few of the characters, such as Ahab and Queequeg, were distinguishable, but the rest could easily have been exchanged or even removed without noticing.
Overall, I would not recommend reading Moby Dick. It's long and a bit lacking in plot/ characters. However, if you want the person sitting next to you to be impressed, this is the book for you. It will definitely make you seem more cultured!
Phrase:
Coffin
If You Liked This Book, You May Also Like:
The Time Machine
If you're looking for a good book, check out my Suggestions Page!
Happy Reading!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BookshelfSecret
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