Ness twists the popular tale of Moby Dick, tipping the world upside
down--literally. Told from the perspective of the whale, Bathsheba, above the sea becomes the "Abyss" and below the sea becomes "up". Bathsheba and her pod fight in the never-ending war against men, but when they find the trail of a myth they know as the devil himself, they follow that trail and embark on their final hunt.
I found this such an interesting read for obvious and less obvious reasons; it's told in the perspective of whales (yet still engaging), it has
undoubtedly tense moments, and there are many captivating quotes, "'Maybe it takes a devil to fight a devil' ... 'But at the end of that
fight...don't only devils remain?'" You can't forget the chillingly
beautiful illustrations by Cai either!
4/5 stars! I recommend it for year 8 and above.
Mykee, Year 11
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