protomattr reviewed Moby-Dick, or, The whale by Herman Melville
"Command the murderous chalices! Drink ye harpooners! Drink and swear, ye men that man the …
Review of 'Moby-Dick, or, The whale' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
A round-the-world quest full of whaling lore, 1850s marine biology, Old Testament allusion and allegory, philosophy, humor, adventure, and struggles with destiny, all written with mastery of the English language. It very well could be my favorite novel. Lower your boat and read it!