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maeveamelia's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book for its simple reconnect to nature. It wasnt just a story told through whale eyes, it was an entrance into another world, a world with love and fear and tradgedy so like our own. This book can be read by anyone, I first read it in fourth grade.
t_stre's review
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sapphirestars's review
4.0
I used to listen to the audio book of this novel as a child particularly on road trips with my family. It was an old copy from the library and on cassette no less so that should say something about how long ago this was. However I remember loving the story and the descriptions of Hralekana's life and his narration. The reader's voice was so soothing and the imagery so beautiful that I often feel asleep. The details are fuzzy but I look forward to re-reading this book and adding to my review as soon as I can get my hands on a copy.
faethered's review
1.0
I was forced to read this book in sixth grade, and even at age eleven I was able to recognize how overwrought and self-important it was. It's a book about whales, for God's sake, and it took itself so seriously. My friends and I giggled over the endless descriptions of underwater seascapes. This is a book about talking animals that has no self-awareness of the silliness of the concept, or indeed any sense of fun.
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