Review:
Moby Dick By Herman Melville
overall review score: 4.5
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Moby Dick is a novel written by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. It tells the story of Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, and his obsession with hunting the great white whale, Moby Dick.
Key Features
- Adventure at sea
- Themes of obsession and revenge
- Detailed descriptions of whaling practices
- Complex characters
Pros
- Rich and complex narrative
- Exploration of profound themes
- Iconic character of Captain Ahab
Cons
- Long and dense passages may be challenging for some readers
- Slow pacing in some parts