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Summary: Expected More
Review: I was drawn to this book, mainly as I lived half of my life just south of Gloucester Mass. Having been at the beach as the waves were tossed ashore by an offshore hurricane, I have always loved and yet feared the oceans power. This book could have been so much more. Every time I started to be drawn in to the lives of those involved, I ended up being distracted by so much technicality. Was it really necessary to know every little detail of the weather patterns? It was hard to picture alot of his detail. Still, I didn't hate the book, but honestly, I was mostly bored.
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Summary: Tedious
Review: After hearing so much hype I determined that I should probably read this book. What a disappointment. It could have been a good book but page after page of tedious boring facts like "they went into the bar for a drink, then they got in the car and went to the diner, then they went back to the bar, then they went back to the diner".... and on and on. Ho Hum. Poor writing style. It just could not hold my attention, No doubt he had all the facts about the boats and the men right but it lost so much in the telling. Too bad. Mr. Junger doesn't even pass "Writing 101"
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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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