Whalefall

In Whalefall, a scuba diver gets swallowed by an eighty-foot, sixty-ton sperm whale and has only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out. This novel is a must-read story that is both crazy and enjoyable, featuring a beat-the-clock adventure. It is smart, surreal, and powerfully humane, with nothing else quite like it.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

"Whalefall" is a captivating novel that combines elements of "The Martian" and "127 Hours" in a powerful and humane thriller. The story revolves around a scuba diver who finds himself swallowed by an eighty-foot, sixty-ton sperm whale, with only one hour to escape before his oxygen runs out.

The novel is astoundingly great, according to Gillian Flynn, a New York Times bestselling author. She describes it as a beautiful novel that is a must-read story. The New York Times also praises the book, calling it a crazy, and crazily enjoyable, beat-the-clock adventure story. Owen King, another renowned author, describes "Whalefall" as fantastically gripping, stating that it is smart, surreal, and powerfully humane.

The protagonist of the novel, Jay Gardiner, has embarked on a seemingly impossible mission: to find the remains of his deceased father in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. He knows that the chances of success are slim, but he feels that it is the only way for him to lift the weight of guilt he has carried since his father's death the previous year.

The dive begins well enough, but the sudden appearance of a giant squid puts Jay in very real jeopardy. The situation is made infinitely worse by the arrival of a sperm whale looking to feed. Suddenly, Jay is caught in the squid's tentacles and drawn into the whale's mouth, where he is pulled into the first of its four stomachs.

Jay quickly realizes that he has only one hour before his oxygen tanks run out. He must use this limited time to defeat his demons and escape the belly of the whale. The novel is filled with suspense and cinematic elements, making it an astoundingly great thriller.

Through his journey, Jay discovers a reason to live in the most dangerous and unlikely of places. He finds hope and resilience in the face of adversity, and his determination to survive is truly inspiring.

"Whalefall" is a novel that will captivate readers with its thrilling plot, compelling characters, and powerful message. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, suspense, and stories that explore the human spirit in the face of impossible circumstances.

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804185865