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Because our first selection of reading began on page 142 of Ahab's Wife, I was initially confused with the story.  My confusion, mostly, kept me intrigued and pushed me to keep reading to see if I could piece together Una's past.  Although we've all encountered stories with fed up women who drastically change lifestyles, Ahab's Wife is, to me, less of a cliche, perhaps because of the time period.  The rich writing style doesn't hurt, either.  I do feel that I can relate to Una in her desire for something more than she has, something more freeing, and an identity where she can express herself in ways she couldn't before.  This novel is an apt choice (har har, choice) to conclude our semester because of the enormous decision Una makes and its consequences, not to mention her resorting to cannibalism as the omnivore's ultimate dilemma.