My dad got me this little book for my birthday, when I was about 3/4 of the way done with Moby Dick. I‘ve been really enjoying reading both contemporary & modern reviews of the book. It‘s interesting to see which themes each reviewer emphasizes, & which lines stand out as universally significant. This was a nice, quick read!
pickThis is not only an excellent companion to the classic novel, but also a well-written book on its own.
Starting off my year getting my bullet journal set up and preparing for Moby Dick! I‘ve read Moby Dick before, but I still like going through this little book before I reread it. It‘s a great companion read, Philbrick brings great insight and context to the novel and to Melville.
pickWhy read Why Read Moby-Dick? Because Nathaniel Philbrick loves The Whale, and wants you to love it, and can give you 28 good reasons why you should. Expert, entertaining, lively, and concise, this little guide is well worth reading even if you have no intention of ever pursuing the great white whale.
Coffee and a new book, what better way to start the day.☕😊
pickI picked up this book on a whim at a thrift store and was blown away by its insights. Did you know that whenever a crisis grips this country, more people read Moby Dick? The author talks about how this story of the struggle with the great whale represents the genetic code of America. "For every age, there will be a threat to the principle of 'divine love' and his name is Ahab." ?Oh my! Is that who's living in the White House?
The countdown has begun! I've got my tea ready and my stack. I'm about to crack open my first book. Happy #24in48! Let the reading begin. 🤓📚👍🏻
Started this to help me through the dry parts of Moby Dick. Ended with me feeling nostalgic about a book I hadn't even finished yet and left me planning a reread of Moby. It's excellent propaganda.
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