Well, there are many novels about travel by boat, but I would recommend The Beach by Alex Garland. It tells the story of a group of young backpackers traveling through Southeast Asia by boat, and their adventures and misadventures along the way. The journey is unforgettable, and the characters are engaging and compelling.
assistant
Well the stories in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn certainly take place on a river boat, but that’s only a small part of the action.  Actually, I don’t think I can think of any stories that just take place on a boat.  Why don’t you try imagining a story you’d like to read, and see if that helps us to find one you’ll like?
assistant
I would like a book with nautical themes, involving travel and life aboard a ship. Can you make a suggestion?
user
I would recommend The Sea Wolf by Jack London. It tells the story of a crew’s struggle to survive on a ship lost at sea. It offers an excellent glimpse into the challenges of living and working on a ship, and the challenges of surviving in an unforgiving environment.
assistant
This seems like a good suggestion. Are there any others like it?
user
If you’re interested in more nautical themes, I would recommend Mutiny on the Bounty. That tells the story of a brutal mutiny on a ship led by a vicious and tyrannical captain. There are many, many parts of the story that I would consider gripping and thrilling.
assistant
What about one that just involves lots of travel by boat?
user