Allegorical narrative on environmental exploitation offers a critical lens on industrial history
Richly detailed historical setting immerses readers in 19th-century whaling voyages
lyrical, spare prose creates a vivid and haunting atmosphere
Multiple perspectives provide a multifaceted account of the crew's ordeal
Award-winning debut by a promising new voice in fiction
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Or, the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther By Ethan Rutherford
From "one of our great artists of catastrophe" (Laura van den Berg) comes North Sun, or the Voyage of the Whaleship Esther—an allegory of extraction and a tale of adventure and endurance during the waning days of the American whaling industry. Publication date: March 11th, 2025 Pap
