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Daniel Kraus: Whalefall (2023, MTV Books) 4 stars

Whalefall is a scientifically accurate thriller about a scuba diver who’s been swallowed by an …

Not the thriller for me

2 stars

This short novel, described as a scientifically accurate thriller about a scuba diver swallowed by a sperm whale, was not for me. It seemed to be chapter after chapter of either repetitive daddy issues, long-winded descriptions of diving and diving equipment, or tedious descriptions of escape attempts. The writing was marred by flourishes clearly meant to ramp up tension but which just became extremely annoying. I almost put it down multiple times, but forced my way to the end. I wish I hadn't bothered.