The Whale Tattoo

This powerful novel, by a talented new Queer writer, explores themes of memory, prophecy, and emotional resilience amid a vividly described landscape centered around a river and the sea. When a giant sperm whale appears and predicts death, the protagonist Joe Gunner faces a journey back home filled with personal history and complex relationships. Through distinctive prose and compelling imagery, the story delves into the beauty and brutality of life, ultimately highlighting the choices we make in response to adversity.