The Wolf in the Whale, Jordanna Max Brodsky
The Wolf in the Whale, Jordanna Max Brodsky
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The Wolf in the Whale

Author: Jordanna Max Brodsky

Narrator: Jordanna Max Brodsky

Unabridged: 18 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Redhook

Published: 01/29/2019

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

"If you liked American Gods by Neil Gaiman or Circe by Madeline Miller, be sure to pick this one up." -- Timeworn

A sweeping tale of forbidden love and warring gods, where a young Inuit shaman and a Viking warrior become unwilling allies in a war that will determine the fate of the new world.

There is a very old story, rarely told, of a wolf that runs into the ocean and becomes a whale. . .

Born with the soul of a hunter and the spirit of the Wolf, Omat is destined to follow in her grandfather's footsteps-invoking the spirits of the land, sea, and sky to protect her people.

But the gods have stopped listening and Omat's family is starving. Desperate to save them, Omat journeys across the icy wastes, fighting for survival with every step. When she encounters Brandr, a wounded Viking warrior, they set in motion a conflict that could shatter her world. . .or save it.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Allison on September 01, 2019

In the book club I moderate, I've asked people on occasion to think of authors who write about colonialism from the perspective of a non-colonial power. This book is a great example of why "being against a colonial power" is not the same thing as what I'm looking for. This book for me didn't quite w......more

Goodreads review by Anthony on September 21, 2019

I approached this novel with a great amount of hope; I was very happy to encounter a narrative that embraced and explored the culture and people and mythology and magic of an Inuit settlement, and for much of the first third or so of the novel, those details sustained my interest and affection. But......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 01, 2019

The Wolf in the Whale is $2.99 in the US Kindle Store today! April 1, 2019 This is the book I feel like I have been waiting for since this terrible reading slump hit back in October. I really just needed something to sweep me away- to make me care, to give me a reason to stay curled up on the couch a......more

Goodreads review by Liis on January 04, 2019

You should read this book. In fact, don’t even bother with my review, spend that few minutes getting the book instead and then reading it! Ciao! … OK, you’re still here :) Need more convincing? Not a problem! Well, first of all, I would like to say that this book is quite ‘dark’ in nature. I mean, lit......more

Goodreads review by Mara on January 19, 2019

I really enjoyed this, especially as a breath of fresh air in the fantasy books I've been reading in the last year. I absolutely adored the Inuit & Viking lore interwoven to create the magic system & fantasy world. I loved the characters, and was delighted to see the exploration of fluidity in Omat'......more


Quotes

"Calling fans of Diana Gabaldon and Sharon Kay Penman."—Entertainment Weekly

"An epic, sweeping tale of self-discovery....An intriguing story and a fantastic finale. It felt like a story worth telling and definitely one worth reading."—Hypable

"Truly an epic journey. Inspired by Inuit history, culture and mythology, the author has crafted an imaginative and compelling story in which human, animal and god alike struggle for survival in the stark environment of America's far north. Young shaman Omat is a memorable protagonist."—Juliet Marillier, author of the Sevenwaters series

"Brodsky takes the one surviving record of a meeting between the Norse and the Inuit and spins it into a compelling and fast-paced tale."—Kirkus

"Absolutely stunning....This epic, sprawling standalone fantasy novel should not be missed. It will be one that stays with me for quite some time."—Fantasy Book Review

"A propulsive, deeply researched glimpse into a time and place that will be familiar to few, and which proves to be as fascinating as any fictional universe."—B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog

"Brodsky's research shines through....The pages fly by in a tense narrative that manages to be both epic in scope and deeply personal."—Timeworn