April 30

‘The Coming of the Whirlpool’ by Andrew McGahan

The Coming of the WhirlpoolThe Coming of the Whirlpool by Andrew McGahan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Coming of the Whirpool has all the elements of a modern classic for young adults: an unlikely hero who is only too aware of his frailty, a monumental struggle against the elements, drama, the hero’s conflict within himself as well as with society.

Although the language and level of description may be unfamiliar to some of today’s teen readers (unless they are keen fantasy lovers), however this story brought to mind other great sea tales such as Moby Dick and The Old Man and the Sea. Dow has stayed with me long after I had finished reading – for me, the mark of a great story!

The first in a trilogy, the story is none the less satisfying and bound to be a classic of our time. Mrs Osborne

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Posted April 30, 2012 by marjk in category Adventure stories, Teacher Reviews

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