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A review by tovetott
Not Forgetting the Whale by John Ironmonger
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
To start off, I have to say that this was a very difficult book to read, emotionally, after living through the pandemic of 2020. The hauntingly similar fears and "chaos" of the COVID pandemic brought me right back into stress-mode, though it in reality never really got so bad that food ran out or the power got cut , of course.
Even so, the story was incredibly inspiring, and it gave me a new perspective on human nature and our instinct to draw together and help each other out in times of difficulty, and I really loved seeing the townspeople of St Piran grow closer and celebrate wins together. It was super heartwarming :( 🩷
I also really enjoyed the writing style and have made many notes of descriptions and lines that caught me off-guard with how beautifully constructed they were. The thrown in humor among the apocalyptic setting made for a great balance and I really had a great time, and will carry this book with me for a long time, me thinks.
Even so, the story was incredibly inspiring, and it gave me a new perspective on human nature and our instinct to draw together and help each other out in times of difficulty, and I really loved seeing the townspeople of St Piran grow closer and celebrate wins together. It was super heartwarming :( 🩷
I also really enjoyed the writing style and have made many notes of descriptions and lines that caught me off-guard with how beautifully constructed they were. The thrown in humor among the apocalyptic setting made for a great balance and I really had a great time, and will carry this book with me for a long time, me thinks.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Pandemic/Epidemic