by Patrick Ness
HarperTeen, 2018. 158 pgs. Young Adult Fiction
For centuries, whales and men have been at war with each other.
Bathsheba is an apprentice under the formidable Captain Alexandra, and they
hunt to protect and provide for their pod. During an attack on what appears to
be easy prey, they find the trail of a mythical monster. Following their
unrelenting Captain, Bathsheba and her fellow apprentices must each come to
terms with fate, prophecy, and prejudice as they face the upcoming battle.
I found this book intrigue and thought provoking, although the plot was
slow at times. The illustrations by Rovina Cai are absolutely gorgeous and
enhance the story. The topics of fate
and prejudice are highly relevant today and Ness’s writing encourages deeper
exploration of your own thoughts and feelings. The references to Moby Dick are
fairly minor, and I do not feel that it is necessary to have read it beforehand.
I would recommend this book for anyone who enjoys illustrated stories or lyrical
writing.
TT
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