I know not all that may be coming, but be it what it will, Ill go to it laughing. A reflective Ismael is the lens through which maniacal Ahabs quest comes to life. Ahab is the captain of the whaling ship Pequod, and Moby Dick, the giant white sperm whale bit off his leg on the ships previous voyage. What ensues is a mad quest against the whale and the perceived dangers of wildlife.Through this journey Ismael raises many thoughts about man versus nature, and the nature of obsession with ones own purpose. Ismaels perspective creates an out of body experience for the reader, as he himself is an observer of mans passionate extremes.Will Ahab come out more enlightened about fate, the human struggle, and the forces of nature? The witty, thrilling and adventurous reads gives immense chances to laugh and look within!
