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A review by emceeawkward
Moby-Dick: Or, the Whale by Herman Melville
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Quequeg is described as a cannibal savage but is treated rather well. A black sailor is told he is worth less as a slave (this book having been written while slavery was still legal) than the whale they are trying to catch.