It's also just rambling. And has so many racist ways of describing people. It's the most meandering book I ever read. Sometimes I forget what the plot even is, even though it's extremely clear.

It is definitely a journey. An experience. And most importantly, it seemingly never ends...

I love that the other sailors reactions are not specified at all. Leaves room for imagination, the whole spectrum of "bro wtf" and squeezing other parts later seems somehow equally plausible.

the questions only Melville dares to ask, and i kind of respect him for it

Just a regular whaling experience, I'm sure 8D

*curved, but cursed would also be on brand

Listening to it while falling asleep is also such a trip. You drift out of consciousness to Ishmael rambling about whether a whale's spout is made of water or vapor, wake up a little to hear how whales are too profound for vocal chords, black out again, whales have sexy perfectly cursed tails, ...

do I ever!!

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