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Summary: the best of the best
Review: One of the most fascinating books I have ever read. The in depth descriptions of the coastal fishing industry, the physics of storm formation, and the perils of at sea rescue make it an all time favorite of mine. I purchased 5 copies to give as Christmas gifts, wanting everyone I knew to read it. t
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Summary: I'll Never be able to view canned catfood the same way again
Review: I remember this storm. I am over 100 miles inland and I recall actually being able to smell the salt off the ocean in the NE wind that night ( Oct 30 )when I went out to feed the dog, and thinking, "Jez, this must be a huge storm system to be able to smell the ocean this far inland." Really enjoyed this book. I'm both enchanted and terrified of the ocean; to me it is akin to going into outer space. There were some rough transitions between events, and this left me a little disoriented at times as to where the story was going. As someone mentioned below, this book is not completely about the Andrea Gail. I found that (intentionally or not) this only contributed to the overall atmosphere of what Junger was writing about; out of control chaotic seas. I was astounded by the Coast Guard! Only thing I would REALLY liked to have seen were some nautical maps showing me where the various banks, canyons and currents were, with Longitude and Latitudes...maybe some GOES satellite images would've been nice...pix of the characters...the Andrea Gail...(this story evoked a lot of imagery ) Also and a glossary for us landlubbers. I hope he writes more stories. I'd be curious to hear more about things like superstitions surrounding Georges Bank.
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Summary: Very interesting, educational and enjoyable.
Review: It was with a wonderful hand that Mr. Junger wrote this book. I truly appreciate his work. I am going to be reading the book again because in my fervor to read the story I whizzed through many of the fast moving and rather technical parts. He is such a great story teller and he took great care with the details. Love'd it!
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Summary: It took a lot of effort to read this book
Review: A good book, but it will require effort to finish.. Since all crew memnbers died this is not a first-hand account, just speculation on what might have happened, and a bit of reconstructing their final days at home buying groceries and getting gas. Although this would be of great interest to relatives - I had to push myself through the book. As mentioned by other reviewers, much of this book doesn't deal with this ship - but rather the other efforts to save other boats also in trouble during the storm. One of those stories about a Coast Guard helicopter was exciting, and you are able to learn a fair amount about the fishing industry - but all in all I would not recommend this book to friends. (the one I gave it to returned it unread)
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Summary: 5 stars? - You should read more - But a pretty good book.
Review: I enjoyed the book for what it was - an interesting read about a hellish storm and the people affected by it. As for it being marketed as a story about the crew of the Andrea Gail, it is VERY misleading. It's barely about them. I'd say that about 100 pages, tops, is about the Andrea Gail. Mr. Junger basically guesses on a topic as long as he possibly can, and comes up with some pretty exciting scenarios and facts along the way.
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Summary: Gripping and accurate
Review: This book is a must for any weather enthusiast, Especially Air Force Weather forecasters and observers. It puts the importance of our jobs in a real and fascinating context.
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Summary: A Great Read!
Review: Sebastian Junger's writing puts the reader in the bar in Gloucester, on the Andrea Gail and in the chopper with the rescue teams. The research for this book must have been extensive but the writing never became bogged down with details. I couldn't read it fast enough.
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Summary: absoluely magical!
Review: When a hurricane and a nor'easter mix, it reaks havoc on the Andrea Gail, a small swordfish boat off the docks of Gloucester, MA maats 100 foot waves and 120 MPH wind. You feel the pain of the people on board, riveting and well told. I recomended it to anyone who wants a book that they just cant put down. A++!
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Summary: Truely amazing!
Review: A great read! A must for people with an interest in sailing, fishing or the outdoors. Gread detail, intensity and excitment. I didn't want it to end!
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Summary: Poorly written, poorly organized, and boring
Review: This book is so poorly written and poorly organized that it is almost unreadable. The author has the crew of a boat sailing by the light of a new moon (a new moon is dark), water 'avalanching' over the boat, describes a lost fishing boat as '900 feet long', has a storm- ridden boat at 'the epicenter of the storm' (look it up). A BAD BOOK.
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