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Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings

by Christopher Moore

2003•EN
About the book

Marine biologist Nate Quinn studies humpback whales off the coast of Maui, photographing their tails to track migration patterns. His routine research shatters when he spots a whale with the words "Bite Me" clearly written across its fluke. This impossible discovery leads Nate and his assistant, Clay, into a conspiracy involving high-stakes oceanography, a secret underwater lab, and the true, bizarre nature of whale song. Along with a local photographer and an eccentric elderly woman, Nate uncovers a reality where cetaceans are more than just mammals.

This book serves readers who enjoy absurdist fiction and irreverent humor. It appeals to those interested in marine biology who prefer a narrative that prioritizes scientific curiosity and surreal plot twists over standard genre tropes. People read this for the fast-paced dialogue and the blend of ecological fact with wild speculation. The reader leaves with a vivid, if fictional, perspective on the hidden intelligence of the deep sea and a healthy skepticism toward the surface level of aquatic science.

Reading profile

Escapist; an easy read.

Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?

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Published
2003
Language
EN

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