The Sea Inside
The Sea Inside
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
350
Book • Nonfiction
Seaside • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Sea Inside by Philip Hoare is a memoir and travelogue chronicling his oceanic travels where he swims with whales and dolphins, explores distant seas, and reflects on the environmental and aesthetic importance of marine life. Interwoven are musings on historical artists, literary figures, and Hoare's personal experiences, drawing connections between the natural world and cultural history. The book contains discussions on the 19th-century genocide of Tasmania’s Aboriginal people.
Contemplative
Serene
Mysterious
Emotional
Adventurous
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Philip Hoare's The Sea Inside offers a poetic exploration of the ocean, combining personal reflections with historical and scientific insights. Positively noted for its lyrical prose and depth of knowledge, some readers may find the narrative meandering. Overall, it captivates with its rich meditative approach but may not suit those seeking a linear storyline.
Who Should Read The Sea Inside?
A reader who would enjoy Philip Hoare's The Sea Inside is someone fascinated by the mysteries of marine life, the ocean's vastness, and lyrical nature writing. Comparable to The Outermost House by Henry Beston and The Log from the Sea of Cortez by John Steinbeck, this book appeals to those who appreciate contemplative and poetic explorations of natural environments.
662 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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350
Book • Nonfiction
Seaside • Contemporary
2013
Adult
18+ years
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