The Voyage of the Narwhal (Abridged) Audiobook

" highest rating from me. terrific book, well told story with provocative historical backdrop, filled with a history of late 19th century ideas. "

" A story about a 19th century Arctic exploration - but also what comes before & after the expedition. The ethics of gathering relics, the jousting for discoveries, the treatment of native people. "

" A postmodern take on 19th century exploring expeditions. Thoughtful and engrossing. "

" This was really interesting. I enjoyed learning about exploration at the last turn of the century. I don't know how much of the facts presented were really true but I felt I learned many things from this book. AND I got to go on a trip far away & long ago. "

" I found this book extremely beautiful! The characters were well thought-out and executed, and the descriptions of their Arctic voyage were breathtaking. It took me a bit of time to get into the actual plot, but the book definitely became a page-turner as I continued reading! "

" Didn't Like it at first, thought it was too slow, but one I got into it, couldn't put it down!! Loved it! "

" This book does what I love best--take me to a time and place I could never imagine on my own. 1850s artic exploration. "

" Eh. Very scientific. If you want an account of artic exploration, this is the book for you. "

" as was discussed in this evening's book group, Barrett's novel of a voyage to the arctic ocean is not an adventure book. rather, it is a story of class, of evolution and ambition and the ambivalence of truth in history's recounting by those that cross the finish line first. "

" The tragedy, the hubris, the ICE!! "

" Really enjoyed reading this book - vivid portrait of excursion to the Arctic - and the relations between individuals on the voyage. The scenery was easy-to-imagine, practically in technicolor. "

" Pretty slow and boring. Although it was interesting to see the perspective that 1850's Americans had on people from other parts of the world. "

" It took me 3 weeks to read this book. I got so far I just hadto finish it. There were interesting parts, but very slow. "

" Fiction, but based on fact. Didn't want it to end. "

" Gripping tale of a voyage to the Arctic in the 1850's. Very engaging characters with complex stories that sometimes intertwine together. Been a while since I read it but I remember being totally absorbed in the story over three days of listening. "

" Interesting historical fiction. Interesting roles for women and characters. I learned a lot about the early days of exploring the arctic and a lot about the arctic. "