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Summary: One Word...Perfect
Review: This book takes you in and thrills you page by page. A wonderful way to dive into a life that one may never know. Learn what it takes to do one of the hardest jobs on the planet. You'll never order swordfish again without thinking about this book. A must have for any thrill seeker. Enjoy!
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Summary: The movie is much better
Review: The book accounts too many details on what the crew ate, drank, and purchased before their fateful voyage. We also get too many scientific lessons in how big waves are made. Not enough words spent on the storm and real drama. The best parts are the helicopter rescue attempts near the end of the book.
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Summary: A Magnificent account of a horrible tragedy
Review: One word. Unbelievable. The one thing I have always hated about books becoming soo popular and over publicized is the many people who jump on the bandwagon as it moves along. Unfortunately i didn't get to read it before it became so popular so, like most of America, i jumped aboard the wagon. I was hesitant at first about buying, just for that reason. But,after some hesitation in the store, and the result of finding nothing else to get instead...i bought it. I never read a more compelling book than the Perfect Storm. I did not have any previous knowledge of the storm growing up ( i was only 11) so i was even more overwhelemed during the book. I enjoy in which Sebastian Junger wrote the book. He would start explaining the situation or a predicament someone was in and would stop and change the course of the moment by going back in time by telling the reader about the person and the past experiences he or she has gone through. By the time your finished reading the history of the person, youv'e totally forgotten about what the predicament the person was in. Then once again your'e thrown back into the horrific storm, almost feeling the person's pain and stuggle. Perfect Storm is truly an unbelievable tale of the destructive forces of nature.
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Summary: The Perfect Storm - An Exceptional Read
Review: I've never written an on-line review but felt, after reading this true tale, I had to tell others. This book not only was a tremendous page-turner but the facts depicted about maritime life for both the fishermen and their families was extremely interesting. I learned another whole aspect of a career in fishing. This book was well written and flowed perfectly from page to page and chapter to chapter until the exploding climax. GREAT summer (or anytime) reading material.
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Summary: Tough Life
Review: The Perfect Storm was a gripping description of the difficult lives of Gloucester fishermen. Even before the storm of '91 hit, the description of the day-to-day existence of deep sea fishermen clearly defines a tough, grind-it-out life with no promise of a decent paycheck at the end.The strongest aspect of this book is the ability of the author to describe in a dramatic fashion the impact of a major storm on the open waters. The written word can be powerful but the challenge of writing about something as powerful as a North Atlantic hurricane is a challenge that most authors would fail in their best efforts. Junger, however, does not. He leans on the experiences of those who have experienced the high, rolling seas and who have lived to speak about it. From what I have learned, his efforts were appreciated by the good townsfolk of Gloucester. He obviously respected the choices that fishing families make in order to carve out an existence, a centuries-old tradition. This is a worthy read, a gripping adventure..highly recommended!
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Summary: The Perfect Storm
Review: Ok I won't write ABOUT the book - BORING BORING! This is a 'guy' book..... Ladies thread lightly before you buy.......
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Summary: A harrowing tale
Review: Sebastian Junger's "The Perfect Storm" is--to use a cliche--an exciting, white-knuckle adventure. Knowing the ending doesn't minimize the power of narrative but rather propels it. More than anything, this book is a sterling work of journalism. Junger lays out the history of the fishing industry in Gloucester and other background material effectively without going overboard with details. Yet, as much as the background stuff is intriguing, the main selling point of the book is Junger's masterful telling of rescue efforts during the storm and his recreation of what must have happened to the Andrea Gail. The description of the sensation of drowning alone is worth the price of a mass paperback.
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Summary: Ordinary men against and unforgiving sea
Review: The Andrea Gail and the events that took place in October of 1991 are brought to bear on the reader by delving into the personal lives of the men who sailed upon her. The reader is thrust into the very essence of an industry that supportes fishing under harsh and sometimes deadly environment. "The Perect Storm" details such a time and goes to the very heart of those who were left behind as well as giving us new respect for those lost in the storm tossed waters. True, the book does mix past tense with present and it does take you on a journey, spinning you from time and place while developing the story. However, it presents the facts and gives the reader a chance to understand the life of a sword boat captain and his crew. Junger has given the reader a glimpse into the lives of men who were doing their daily job, yet done in the face of danger. You will come away with a new found appreciation for these men and those that follow suit. I dare say you will not look upon a menu and see swordfish without reflecting upon the printed words with the "The Perfect Storm". It was very thought provoking and the amount of research done shows through in the final work. The errors in grammer and jargon can be overlooked due to its' fast paced style and readability. Take the time to read this book and do not skim over the contents to get to the end.
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Summary: Best man vs. nature story in a long time
Review: I agree with some of the other reviews that the editing of this book was not as good as this story deserved. However, that does not detract from the power of the story itself. This book should appeal to anyone who truly enjoys an adventure tale even when one already knows the outcome. The timeliness of the real life event also plays into the picture and is yet another reason for giving the reader spell-bound.
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Summary: A First-Class Book
Review: It's an awesome book of man vs. nature. It's one place where man doesn't always win. VERY DETAILED. You feel like you're there whith them.
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