Wow. Wow. This was fantastic! I am still reeling after finishing this book. I have always loved whales, so this book just spoke to my soul! (I’m still waiting on a therapist to help me work through why I loved this book so much, lol). 

Disclaimer: I read this via audiobook and I hiiiiighly recommend you do the same. It’s theatrical and I’m just not sure the same story will be told otherwise. 

Another disclaimer: the book is gross! Like bloody and fishy and nasty, but soooo intriguing! I’m a nurse so blood and guts doesn’t usually bother me, but to place myself in the belly of a whale with descriptions was intense! Still fantastic though! 

Final disclaimer: push through the beginning, it gets so much better! I felt a little lost at the beginning of the book but once it takes off, it soars. 

Now, you may be asking yourself “why would I read a book with all the disclaimers here??”  Valid question, but take my word for it. The STORY is just so good. The symbolism and themes and relevance and and and….  it’s just so good!  

I’d love to hear your thoughts if you end up reading this gem of a novel!