Moby Dick by Herman Melville
The novel is a detailed narrative of a vengeful sea captain's obsessive quest to hunt down a giant white sperm whale that bit off his leg. The captain's relentless pursuit, despite the warnings and concerns of his crew, leads them on a dangerous journey across the seas. The story is a complex exploration of good and evil, obsession, and the nature of reality, filled with rich descriptions of whaling and the sea.
The 9th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 5839
Since this book was first published in 1851, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 5839.0.
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