A review by katiechu
The Wolf in the Whale by Jordanna Max Brodsky

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed this book, though it does get dark and challenging at times. I thought Omat was a very strong protagonist who grapples with survival, gender identity, violence, and spirituality in a harsh environment, and the author tactfully interacted with all of these subjects without it becoming heavy-handed or grating. I also enjoyed the fantasy elements, and the way that the mythologies of multiple cultures interacted with each other and were explored - though I would be curious to see how members of the cultures that were centered felt about the way they were represented in the story. 
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