A review by musicdeepdive
Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale by Herman Melville

adventurous dark mysterious tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A novel about mania and revenge, all-consuming in its detail (yes, the detail matters) and excitement. This is not a lightweight tale of sailing, but a dark story of obsession and how it can both motivate and destroy.