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Jonahwhale

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SKU: 9780670090235

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Dive into the poetic depths of “Jonahwhale” by Sam Willis & Dr. Alice Roberts (ISBN: 9780670090235). Explore themes of cultural confluence, colonial legacies, and ecological crisis through the lens of Biblical and literary narratives. This ambitious, accessible collection navigates the ocean, the Ganges, and Bombay’s waterfront, offering a stunning exploration of our interconnected world in crisis. “An astonishing achievement” – Ruth Padel.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780670090235
  • Publisher: Penguin Hamish Hamilton
  • ISBN-10: 0670090239
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jan 2018

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Weight 0.5 kg

21 reviews for Jonahwhale

  1. Amit Kumar Gupta

    I struggled to connect with some of the poems. The themes are important, though.

  2. Pragya Dwivedi

    The connection between Biblical narratives and modern issues was fascinating. Highly recommend!

  3. Gowtham Nallampalli

    I appreciated the ambition of this collection. Some poems were outstanding.

  4. Vimlesh Pathak

    Enjoyed the exploration of Bombay’s waterfront. A unique and insightful collection.

  5. Drushya Araveti

    A unique and thought-provoking collection. I learned a lot from reading this book.

  6. Bala Bharath Kumar Pavuluri

    It was an okay book, I felt I wasn’t as gripped as I would like.

  7. Pratham Ahuja

    Some poems felt a bit disjointed, but the overall message was clear.

  8. Ishita Jain

    While interesting, I found it a bit preachy at times. Still worth a read.

  9. Sourav Kumar

    This book opened my eyes to the complexities of our world. Highly recommended.

  10. Rahul Gitte

    Enjoyable read overall, the themes were explored very well.

  11. Amritashree Sivakumaran

    A stunning exploration of interconnectedness and crisis. The writing is simply beautiful.

  12. Aman Kumar

    A thought-provoking collection exploring our interconnected world. Some poems resonated more than others, but overall a worthwhile read.

  13. Varnika Mathur

    While the themes were important, I found the writing a bit dense at times. Still, an interesting perspective.

  14. Ekant Saraogi

    Felt the themes weren’t executed well. Wanted to love it, but it fell short.

  15. Yamini

    Ambitious and beautifully written. The themes of colonialism and ecological crisis are powerfully explored. A stunning achievement.

  16. Bishwajeet Kumar

    The use of Biblical narratives was innovative. A fresh and insightful perspective.

  17. Niharika Motwani

    The writing is beautiful, but the themes are heavy. Be prepared for a challenging read.

  18. Rachit Mittal

    Beautifully written and deeply moving. This collection is a must-read.

  19. Yogendra Singh

    A must-read for anyone interested in cultural confluence and ecological issues.

  20. Sakshi Yogendra Kasat

    The poetic language is stunning. A truly beautiful and thought-provoking read.

  21. Uday Teja Gudaparthi

    The poems about the Ganges were particularly moving. A powerful reflection on our world.

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