"A Whale for the Killing" by Farley Mowat is a powerful narrative that sheds light on the appalling behavior of humans towards animals. The story revolves around a small community in Nova Scotia that uses a trapped female fin whale and its calf for sport, leading to their agonizing deaths. delves into how people can revert to instinctive behavior and disregard the feelings of other creatures, drawing parallels to William Golding's "Lord of the Flies." Farley Mowat's writing style captivates readers by portraying the destructive impact of human actions on nature and the struggle for survival in the face of cruelty.
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The book contains high content warnings due to graphic descriptions of animal cruelty and the ethical discussions surrounding the killing of whales.
From The Publisher:
When an 80-ton fin whale became trapped in a lagoon near his Newfoundland home, Farley Mowat rejoiced at the unique chance to observe one of the world's most magnificent creatures up close. But some of his neighbors saw a different opportunity altogether: in a prolonged fit of violence, they blasted the whale with rifle fire, and scarred its back with motorboat propellers. Mowat appealed desperately to the police, to marine biologists, finally to the press. But it was too late. Mowat's poignant and compelling story is an eloquent argument for the end of the whale hunt, and the rediscovery of the empathy that makes us human.
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About the Author:
Farley Mowat was born in Belleville, Ontario, in 1921. He began writing upon his return from serving in World War II, and has since written 44 books. He spent much of his youth in Saskatoon, and has lived in Ontario, Cape Breton and Newfoundland, while travelling frequently to Canada's far north. Throughout, Mowat has remained a determined environmentalist, despairing at the ceaseless work of human cruelty. Yet his ability to capture the tragic comedy of human life on earth has made him a national treasure in Canada, and a beloved storyteller to readers around the world. His internationally celebrated books include People of the Deer, The Dog Who Wouldn't Be, Sea of Slaughter, and The Boat Who Wouldn't Float.
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