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Summary: Very interesting...
Review: Linda Greenlaw at times sounded a little 'phony' at times and the book (near the end) becomes slightly disturbing, but that would probably be my only critisism. Her obvious love of fishing is quite aparent and the lives of her crew that she intrically weaves into her story are quite interest too. The "mug-ups" were entertaining after 'spending a day fishing.' Overall quite a good book, and a great story to read after 'The Perfect Storm.'
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Summary: The Hungry Ocean
Review: More impressive than her writing is to meet her in person. She is a genuine kind, hard working, and humble human being. I attended a book signing at a bookstore in Portland, Maine and her story telling rivals that of the professionals.
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Summary: Fishermen will LOVE this book.
Review: I've been a fisherman for awhile now, and knowing a few offshore fishermen myself, I'm very aware that what I do for fun off the coast of New England pales in comparison to the lives these people lead. Still, I understand the adrenaline rush Linda describes upon feeling the tension in the line that tells her there's a big fish on. I often go to absurd lengths to catch fish, and for me the whole process is truly a spiritual experience. True fishermen know what I'm talking about. If you are one of these people, especially if you have an interest in offshore commercial fishing, this book is a must-read. I just devoured it in less than two days. Reality is an amazing story.
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Summary: Beyond the Grand Banks
Review: Linda Greenlaw took this story beyond the Grand Banks. Her book is a compelling argument that women can be totally equal to men in this most demanding profession or any other profession they want to excell in. As a mariner I can understand the daily dangers and circumstances of her chosen lifestyle. As a reader I was totally captured by her words and literary style. She brought "The Hungry Ocean" to life and I certainly hope to hear from her again!
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Summary: the only tape 'book" i've ever bought.
Review: Although it's abridged, this two tape set gives the basic story of "The Hungry Ocean". Narrated by the author, I found this a great way to go. I still recommend reading the book also in addition to buying the tapes. I'd like to have it on CD or DVD which might could be enhanced to show some footage at sea, swordfish being caught, crew members and Ms. Greenlaw, etc. I know most of it would have to be retro to 1991.Bob Brown, the boat owners voice was portrayed in a phone type clip using Ms. Greenlaw's Voice. I think if an effort was made to give the voice a telephone effect, Bob Brown's voice could've been portrayed by a male voice, like, mine :-). I'd like to also have on the CD or DVD an update on certain issues brought out in the story. How's the crew, what are they doing. to my knowledge. Greenlaw is a lobster trapper now even though as most recent a writer. Is the Hannah Boden still alive? this happened in 1991. This fueled my desire for more of this kind of stuff. These tapes and book are at the top of my collection. I'll need an autographed copy of the hardback someday. Buy a book, the tapes, and sign up to be emailed notification of any upcoming books by Greenlaw at this site. This is not however a work for a high minded literary critic who reads for the sake of being a literary critic. It's 5 stars for content. It is very well written as well.
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Summary: The Hungry Ocean
Review: This book is so well written that could not put it down. It took me on the adventure with the fisherman. I hope Linda Greenlaw will continue to write more books. Great job! Look forward to your next series.
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Summary: It's like being there!!
Review: I found this book to be both exciting and informative. After reading this book you will really have a much better appreciation for the fishing industry and the brutal work that they do. Linda Greenlaw is truley an amazing person. This is a must read for anybody who has a love for the sea and or fishing.
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Summary: Complete Suprise!!!!
Review: I must say that this book was a last minute pick as I was walking out of the store. I grabbed it mainly to hear what she had to say about the Andrea Gail and her accounts of that day but almost immediatly into the story you know that this book is not based on that day. Although at first I was disappointed I found myself not being able to put it down and read it in one day. I have no whatsoever interest in fishing but I still could not but the book down. I have developed a new respect for fisherman(I use to think they were just crazy because of how dangerous it is)I had no idea it was a technical and demanding! I hope she continues to write because I would look forward to reading her next book!!@
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Summary: Riding Jungers coat tails
Review: Greenlaws book does give one a sense of what it's like on a longliner, but clearly she is not the writer Sebastian Junger is. She starts a story well, building to a climax then leaves you flat. She tells of tension building between crew members, asks one to stop tormenting another and his reply? "ok" and that's it! I simply expected more of a book so long on the NY Times best seller list.. The perfect Storm was what I like to call "a ripping yarn". This was flat and only mildly interesting.
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Summary: Compulsively Readable
Review: I decided to check into this book after having read Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm and see for myself what everyone was talking about. I was not disappointed. Linda Greenlaw has written a compulsively readable story that is immediately entertaining and informative. You immediately empathize with the individuals of this story as they deal with excrutiatingly long days at sea, personality conflicts and the difficulties of living in a confined space. Greenlaw is able to capture the unique mindset of a crew employed in a dangerous and lonely occupation. On one hand they want nothing more than to bring home a boatload of fish, but on the other, they want desperately to go home. Unlike The Perfect Storm, it places less emphasis on the technical aspects of fishing preferring instead to be a narrative of an extraordinary trip and a wonderfully diverse crew as they struggle through the daily highs and lows of making a living at sea.
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