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The Whale

a Love Story
Aug 02, 2016EricaReynolds rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This work of historical fiction that intersplices Melville's actual letters to Hawthorne is not for the faint of heart--so intense and ultimately doomed, but it is not a book without all hope nor without moments of intense joy. But what can we expect from a book that tries to recapture the mind and context in which this great book was forged? An incredibly well-written book. Recommended, but I suggest having some dark chocolate available, or perhaps try reading it on a sunny day so it doesn't throw you into despair.