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Summary: Incorrect title
Review: I think the the title of this book should have been "The History of New England Fishing.....And Oh Yeah, There's a Storm Too." All of the needless information presented by Junger greatly took away from what could have been a superb book. This story could easily have been told in 20 pages. Definitely NOT a "must read."
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Summary: Amazing! Lost my copy and bought another one!
Review: I loved this book. It was stunning how a book about a ship sinking could capture my spirit. I loanded it to several people after I read it and finally lost it. (A rare book is one which comes back to the lender). I finally ordered it again. And I never read the same book twice, unless it is a law book and somebody pays me to!A great read that stays in the back of your mind.
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Summary: A great read! Well done, captivating.
Review: I have wanted to read this book for about a year and finally got my chance while on vacation. What a great read! The book held my attention much better than TOXIN by Robin Cook. Which at the end my conclusion was "I could have written that." Junger manages to put together the entire picture of this "Storm of the Century" in a way that you feel you KNOW what is going on. Not only with the boats but with the people on the boats and the people on-shore. In short, read this book.
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Summary: For someone who criticizes so vehemently...
Review: You sure can't spell. The book was outstanding. Take a course, and learn how to spell.
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Summary: Read this book - you'll be "blown away"
Review: I read this book when it first came out, but am just getting around to "reviewing" it now. I am actually rereading it right now. I was "blown away" the first time, and am enjoying it even more the 2nd time because I am now alot more knowledgeable about the subject matter. I thought that Mr. Junger had a perfect balance between telling the story of one boat, the Andrea Gail, the fishing industry, then and now, and the science/physics of storms, waves, and drowning. I've always been fascinated by these subjects, and, although I'm pretty level-headed and don't believe in "past lives", if I DID - I would suspect that I died at sea - perhaps a sailor, perhaps a whale. This book made me think alot about fish. I personally don't eat fish, but there is no reason for this - just a finicky childhood thing that I never outgrew. I do eat meat. However, I don't understand how vegetarians can justify eating fish but not meat (other than on grounds that fish is healthier for you). In terms of both cruelty to animals and environmental impact, I think that eating fish is FAR WORSE than eating meat. Cows are not in danger of extinction, and I think that fish suffer far more when they are slaughtered. Anyway - bravo Mr. Junger - your next book is eagerly anticipated by this reader.
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Summary: WORST BOOK I EVER READ
Review: BORING, INSIPID, TEDIOUS, PATHEDIC, MY RETARTED FRIEND IS A MORE ELOQUENT WRITTER THAN SEBASTION. IF you feel the need to be bored, or suffer from insomnia, by all means read this book.
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Summary: Utterly gripping and unforgettable.
Review: How anyone could rate this superb nonfiction work less than 5 stars is incomprehensible. The damn thing kept me up most of one night, and my vivid memories of the lives these deep-sea fishermen and women lead will not fade for years. This author's first work will be very difficult to equal or excel.
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Summary: Melville number 2
Review: I like the book very much; however, it reminds me of Moby Dick and Herman Melville's brief whaling lessons inbetween telling me the story of the great white. Junger stops at intervals and gives me a history lesson; I like that approach. At the same time, he spends a good amount of time letting me get to know the characters. I give the book a 10. I would definitely recommend it to all types of readers.
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Summary: Don't believe the hype...
Review: I had been planning to read this book for over a year and after hearing so much praise for it, I expected a lot. What a disappointment. Junger is extremely well-researched, but this doesn't necessarily make for an exciting read; at times I felt like I was reading a textbook. When he focused on the people, I was drawn in but when he spends 5 pages talking about weather patterns and how waves form it bored me to tears. Not a complete waste of time, but definitely not the "nail-biter" I expected it to be.
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Summary: WOW
Review: The book was just a terrific read. Even beginning knowing how it ended, I still wonderred how he could keep us interested in it, and he did. He described drowning so well I thought I was going through it, and the amount of research he put in the book was also amazing. The grade A+ is well earned. It is easy to read and you will be able to get through in no time. You hoped that the boat will survived even though you know it won't. WOW is a good way to describe the book. Excellent read.
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