Ship Fever
Ship Fever
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1996
Book Brief
256
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1996
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Ship Fever by Andrea Barrett is a collection of seven short stories and one novella that intertwine themes of science, history, feminism, family, and naturalists' rivalries, often exploring the challenges faced by intelligent women and individuals in strained familial relationships. Set across different centuries, stories feature historical figures like Linnaeus and address topics such as regret, isolation, and the impact of scientific pursuits on personal lives.
Melancholic
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Emotional
Reviews & Readership
4,445 ratings
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Review Roundup
Andrea Barrett's Ship Fever impresses with meticulously researched historical settings and rich character development, weaving science and emotion seamlessly. Critics praise the lyrical prose and insightful storytelling. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain plot points predictable. Overall, a compelling read for historical fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read Ship Fever?
Readers who enjoy Andrea Barrett’s Ship Fever are often captivated by the intersection of history, science, and human experience. Fans of Geraldine Brooks’s Year of Wonders and Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See will appreciate Barrett’s rich, research-driven storytelling and complex characters in scientifically themed narratives.
4,445 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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256
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1996
Adult
18+ years
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