Review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) by Vicki C — 11 Dec 2015

Very interesting to know of a prequel to Moby Dick by finding out about the story of the Essex and its survivors.

This review of In the Heart of the Sea (2015) was written by Vicki C on 11 Dec 2015.

In the Heart of the Sea has generally received mixed reviews.

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