giving this five stars makes me think I have to ease off when I rate other books. there are good books, there are great books. then there's something giving this five stars makes me think I have to ease off when I rate other books. there are good books, there are great books. then there's something like Moby Dick, which is a world unto itself. I was forced to read it by my editor at other press who said it was a book that lives up to the hype. and it was an experience. loved it, hated it, was bored by it, floored by it, confused and enlightened, shocked and surprised and lulled and appalled. can't think of another book that has evoked so many conflicting responses and still felt all of a piece. thanks for forcing it on me, Katie. ...more