An extraordinary journey into the underwater world of the whale. What is the true nature of the whale? Why does it fascinate us? All his life, Philip Hoare has been obsessed with these creatures, from the huge skeletons in London's Natural History Museum to adult encounters with the wild animals themselves. In 'Leviathan', he seeks to locate and identify that obsession.
Book review by Tim Neale of TimeOut Bookstore, Mt. Eden, Auckland - Leviathan, or The Whale by Philip Hoare (9780007230136, Fourth Estate Ltd.).
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I have just finished reading this book and I loved it too. Very readable, educational and moving - a good combination.
aristagirl 1 year ago