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The North Water is a 2016 novel by English author and academic Ian McGuire .. Ian McGuire. Ian McGuire. McGuire 's focus of study and field of interest is American realist literature which is defined as , '' ... the faithful representation of reality '' The Guardians reviewer writes , `` The strength of The North Water lies in its well-researched detail and persuasive descriptions of the cold , violence , cruelty and the raw , bloody business of whale-killing . ''. realist literature. Literary realism. The headline of the Independent Book Review `` Ian McGuire , The North Water  : ` Subtle as a harpoon in the head , but totally gripping ' , book review '' reinforces the realist aspect of the writing .. Ian McGuire. Ian McGuire. In July 2016 , The North Water was longlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize .. Man Booker Prize. Man Booker Prize. In December 2016 The New York Times named The North Water as one of the 10 Best Books of 2016 .