Heidi answers “Has anyone else here read this book? I...”

Regena asked this question about Ahab's Wife, or The Star-Gazer:

Has anyone else here read this book? I really loved so much about it! It touches on so many interesting topics from the era in which it was written: development of various religions in the Americas, whaling, lighthouses, women passing as men in order to experience that world they otherwise could not, cannibalism under duress, oh my! What aspects of the book did you particularly enjoy? Regena

Heidi I read this book several years ago, and it continues to be one of my all time favorites. I have read nearly everything this author has written, and al…moreI read this book several years ago, and it continues to be one of my all time favorites. I have read nearly everything this author has written, and although they are worthwhile, Ahab's Wife is superior by far. I loved so many things about the story, but the ending is stunning!
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Regena Stunning? How so, for you, please? I saw it coming and felt it rather anti-climactic, although the house by the beach did remind me of an old, old hou ...more
Jun 19, 2016 07:28AM