As Publishers Weekly said in its review, The Beast of Cretacea is “equal parts Moby Dick retelling, environmental cautionary tale, and coming-of-age story.” What’s the most iconic – or memorable – part of The Beast of Cretacea?Ī writer takes a risk whenever he or she steps outside the rigid boxes labeled genre. “Call me Ishmael” is the iconic first line of Moby Dick. I’ve tried to make The Beast updated page-turning excitement, complete with virtual reality technology and monstrous sea creatures. I’ve borrowed from Melville’s plot but not his language and style. The writing in my book isn’t nearly as complex or difficult. How do you think The Beast of Cretacea appeals to today’s audience? Jonathan Halpern: Moby Dick is a classic, but teenagers rarely read it today due to its complicated style and language. Setting his book in the future, Strasser puts an awesome twist on the original story whether you’ve read Moby Dick or not, you’re bound to love T he Beast of Cretacea. Strasser’s latest novel, The Beast of Cretacea, is a modern take on the classic Moby Dick. Todd Strasser has written over 140 books, including award-winners Boot Camp, Fallout, and The Wave.
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