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Ahab's Wife, Or, The Star-gazer

A Novel
Naslund, Sena Jeter (Book - 1999)
Average Rating: 4 stars out of 5.
Ahab's Wife, Or, The Star-gazer


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From the opening line-"Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last"-you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable

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From the opening line-"Captain Ahab was neither my first husband nor my last"-you will know that you are in the hands of a master storyteller and in the company of a fascinating woman hero. Inspired by a brief passage in Moby-Dick, Sena Jeter Naslund has created an enthralling and compellingly readable saga, spanning a rich, eventful, and dramatic life. At once a family drama, a romantic adventure, and a portrait of a real and loving marriage, Ahab's Wife gives new perspective on the American experience. This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.

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Alternate Title: Star-gazer
Ahab's wife
Additional Contributors: Melville, Herman
Imprint: New York - William Morrow and Co
Pages: 668
Edition: 1st ed
ISBN: 9780060838744, 0060838744, 0688171877
Call number: FICTION NASLUND
Language: English
Notes: A novel inspired by Herman Melville's Moby Dick
Statement of responsibility: by Sena Jeter Naslund ; illustrations by Christopher Wormell
Characteristics: xix, 668 p. :,ill. ;,25 cm
Author (Original Script): Naslund, Sena Jeter
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May 09, 2013
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  • missmellyg85 rated this: 5 stars out of 5.

I really liked this book. It was slow paced, but descriptive and adventurous. It didn't require the petty romance or obsession that is so common to books and stories nowdays. This book keeps you closely entwined as the main character weaves her story of loss and discovery.

Apr 25, 2010
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  • alcia01 rated this: 4.5 stars out of 5.

One of the better books that I've read recently - it's just a good story!

An interesting concept for a book; however, the story and characters fall short, despite its hefty 600 plus pages. The author's language is overdone and the main character's inner voice is not believable given the time period in which she resides. I do not recommend this book to anyone.

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