Moby Dick by Herman Melville 1851 - Book Review
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5 years ago in #books by abitcoinskeptic (73)
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I read this a long time ago (the whole book) and I've forgotten most of it. But I do remember that almost half the book is details about whales and whaling, which, like you say, got a little boring. That chapter does sound very suspect.
I tuned out a lot of the boring parts. The movies and remakes I've seen have a similar opinion amd cut it out. I did enough one sermon and parts of a few more, but some of those were also quite boring and lengthy.
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Whaling is unsustainable and bad for the Earth and whales, so I disagree with this activity. This book that glorifies the killing of our cetacean friends is just wrong and should be read with caution knowing that many whales died. Nantucket is a city built on the blood and bones of whales.
I agree, but the book was written in 1851 and it was cool to do that sort of thing back then.
I love it! The gay parts. Now I know why it's required reading in schools today. It has to be the gay parts. lol
Great review, man.
There were at least two more gay parts I left out of my review from the story, although in my opinion, the sperm scene was definitely the gayest. Unless it involves surviving a shipwreck or war, most books that involve men on sailing ships has these kinds of scenes. I imagine they got fairly bored.
Plus the fact that the word "sperm" to them had the additional meaning, as you pointed out, to be a reference to the whale. The obvious double entendre, however, serves as a useful metaphor so there could be some homoerotic undertones.
I've not read this, hearing that it can be long and boring, but after reading your description, I'll give it a dry.
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There are definitely some boring parts, if you are reading, those are great to skim over. If you are listening, it's time to do something that requires a little more attention or hit skip.
I've heard about the story, but never read it myself. I didn't realize it was such an old book! The "squeezing the sperm" segment sound hilarious! lol.
I always wonder when reading these books, what was the impression of people back then. The book wasn't really popular from what I know. Maybe they thought of it as completely normal and boring?
I have never had a desire to read this book, but have always been curious about it. You actually have me thinkinking it might be a good listen while I am down from knee surgery.
I think what has me most curious is the strawberries!
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The strawberries part was interesting. I never imagined he would argue a whale is a fish after listing so many mammalian characteristics.
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