And The Ocean Was Our Sky

And The Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness is a richly illustrated tale published by HarperCollins on September 4, 2018. This first edition presents a unique narrative that explores themes of power, loyalty, and obsession through the perspective of Bathsheba’s pod of whales, who are engaged in a relentless hunt against the world of men. As they pursue a ship in the Abyss, they encounter a myth that challenges their understanding of prey and predator.
Readers will find a lyrical story that reimagines familiar narratives, delving into the complexities of marine life and social themes such as prejudice and racism. With lush illustrations by Rovina Cai, this 160-page work invites reflection on the monsters we create and the consequences of obsession. The book’s atmospheric art complements the narrative, enhancing the experience of this thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between whales and humans.
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Monster Calls comes a richly illustrated and lyrical tale, one that asks harrowing questions about power, loyalty, obsession, and the monsters we make of others.
With harpoons strapped to their backs, the proud whales of Bathsheba’s pod live for the hunt, fighting in the ongoing war against the world of men. When they attack a ship bobbing on the surface of the Abyss, they expect to find easy prey. Instead, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself…
As their relentless Captain leads the chase, they embark on a final, vengeful hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of both whales and men.
With the lush, atmospheric art of Rovina Cai woven in throughout, this remarkable work by Patrick Ness turns the familiar tale of Moby Dick upside down and tells a story all its own with epic triumph and devastating fate.
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