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Summary: Technical and fun
Review: I thought this book was great. All the fishing jargon added an interesting twist to the story and almost makes one feel like one is on the boat with them.
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Summary: Well-written, opens a window to life at sea
Review: Thoroughly enjoyed this account of life on a swordfishing boat. Author has a wonderful sense of humour, and vividly conveys her experiences. Had a much better understanding of why someone would choose this life, than I did after reading the Perfect Storm. Also, liked the real-life characters described in the book.
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Summary: The woman can not write; don't waste your time.
Review: If you appreciate the English language, or the images evoked by a good storyteller, don't waste your time on this dreadful, plodding memoir. I couldn't make it past the second chapter. The woman can not write.
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Summary: Whooo Hooo Girl!!!
Review: I just love stories about women who aren't afraid to be themselves and who are willing to put in the effort to be the best there is at what they do. When you're the best, it shows. And the cool thing is, it helps others to grow too. This book is totally motivating for any woman who dares to be herself. It's a wonderful adventure story, but more than that, it's a wonderful women's story.Lily of the Valley Carnie, author of Chi Gung: Chinese Healing, Energy, and Natural Magick
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Summary: A great read...one day or less!
Review: I flew through this book in about 4 hours, it was that enjoyable for me. I loved the Perfect Storm, and while I understand that this is not intended to be a sequel or follow-up to the Perfect Storm, it is most certainly a perfect companion to it. It's clear that Ms. Greenlaw is an English major, because I felt for the most part that her story was better written. Her explanations showed a more "hands on" knowledge of the profession. And while this book didn't have the intensity of the situation set forth in the Perfect Storm, I still wanted to get right to the end to see how the trip turned out. Alternating chapters with the story of this one particular trip and "Mug Ups" was a great tactic, and one that made sense, as opposed to interspersing unrelated anecdotes within the main story. This was a wondeful, entertaining read.
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Summary: A Perfect Book
Review: Maybe more technical than a "Perfect Storm", but just as exciting, informative, and overall well written.
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Summary: Boring, Flat, yet technical
Review: This book could not be more technical without being a how-to-do manual. However, I finished the book and wondered where the story was?? I'm not arguing it isn't a perfect account of what goes on on a fishing boat. Nor am I arguing that it wasn't well written. It was just plain boring.
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Summary: Excellent writting,entertaing and educatinal!!
Review: There is not one page in this book that is not exciting, entertaining, educational. Opens a new world of an important part of the New England human experience that most of us are totally unaware off. I found the book complemetary to "The Perfect Storm" adding the very personal human experience of the individuals involved. Ms. Greenlaw is an excellent writter and she should continue to do so. If I run into her while I sail off the coast off Isla Hout I will tell her personally. For those of us who like to adventure out at sea this story is so pertinent. How far they go and how hard there job is!!
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Summary: If you liked Perfect Storm, this is a nice sequel
Review: This was a good, easy vacation read. It was interesting to find out about Greenlaw after having wondered what she was like from her mention in Perfect Storm. You get a good feel for what it's like to be on a swordfish boat in the middle of the ocean. She has a nice writing style. I enjoyed the book.
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Summary: Down to earth and enlightning
Review: A must read for anyone who has ever wondered about people going to sea in ships or asked where work ethics have gone. Linda Greenlaw's mix of technical information and witty anecdotal comments educates as well as it entertains. I will never again eat swordfish without thinking about the amount of hard work and the risks that sailors take to bring that food to my table. A keeper.
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