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Summary: Ocean Politics
Review: Author Linda Greenlaw captures the highs and lows of commercial fishing in the North Atlantic. Her prose is simplistic, but to the point. We are constantly reminded of the sea and how it adjudicates over fisherman, ships, and the lives of anyone who dares to venture out into it. The author is an amazing woman who chased her dreams and found a home at sea. The book does go into a lot of detail of day-to-day existence aboard a swordboat, but if you find that boring, you are missing the point entirely. Riding on the "wave" of publicity surrounding The Perfect Storm, the author tells it like it is. If you are remotely interested in factual sea-faring stories, this is the book for you. A fascinating read and another chapter in man/woman's fascination with the sea and it's inspiring, but sometimes deadly politics.
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Summary: A great world. A poorly written chronicle.
Review: This is a book riding on the high on the interest in the Perfect Storm. It's a fascinating world to write about but Greenlaw writes like a fisherman. Boring, thudding, cliched, lifeless prose. You better love what she's writing about to pick up this book because reading her writing is slogging through 20 foot seas.
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Summary: A Finely Crafted Book on the Life of Fisherman
Review: THE HUNGRY OCEAN is a worthy entry into the rapidly growing plethora of "sea-stories" inspired by the success of THE PERFECT STORM. Linda Greenlaw's effort succeeds brilliantly as she charts her vessel's journey from port-to-port. Unlike other books, the drama of the journey does not climax in overpowering forces of nature, but rather in the engrossing daily activities and humanity of captain and crew.The life of a fisherman is unique in today's world, almost an anachronism in its simplicity and basic integrity. You work, you succeed, you get paid. You work, you don't succeed, you don't get paid. No entitlements, no guaranteed minimum wage...just entreprise at its most basic. The beauty of the book is in its keen appreciation for detail in the routine of daily activities. Ms. Greenlaw's simple yet effective prose engages the reader from page one until the end. The only weakness of the book is that it is too short; one wishes that it would have gone on for another hundred pages. The book is a fine example of the grace and beauty in all areas of life.
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Summary: Calling all Adventuro-philes
Review: This author's exceptional non fiction effort has me believing that she could turn out a fictional sailing/sea adventure story the likes of the finest of that genre. "The Hungry Ocean" is indeed captivating for it's truth, yet I find myself hoping that Greenlaw were able to utilize her knowledge of literature, her intimate understanding of the fishing industry and the nature of the sea, as well as her indomitable humor, in a work of fiction. She has said that she would rather fish than write, yet knowing that anything she may write will have a more lasting impact than her last slammer haul of lobster, I hope that she'll see her way clear to knock off another sea tale or two for our literary entertainment. No doubt .. five stars for the laughs, as well as the Doppler and ocean navigation explanation. Sick puppy that I am, I found that techno stuff interesting.
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Summary: fun read
Review: The novelty of this book isn't that Linda Greenlaw happens to be a woman, but rather the subject matter. Not many of us are going to be able to go out for a month on a swordfish boat, and few of us would want to. But Greenlaw manages to explain the why's and how's of the swordfishing business and does so with simplicity and charm and humor. A light read, but very enjoyable and informative. This is a good companion to Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm, and is much less likely to give you nightmares. This book reads much like Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential, with its roaringly funny anecdotes, but Greenlaw's cast of characters are somewhat more savory (and sane) than Bourdain's.
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Summary: "must-read"!
Review: If (like me) you want to inspire your daughters to live up to their full potential, let them read Captain Greenlaws' book--a real inspiration!
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Summary: The Hungry Ocean will eat your soul!
Review: In the words of the only woman Swordboat captain plying the Grand Banks fishing fields, you get a glimpse into the life of a modernday Ahab. It takes a special kind of person to sign up for a month of crowded quarters & hardy hygiene; mind-boggling hours of either endless maintenance or baiting & trolling. With a poet's eye for the beauty of her surroundings & her vessel & a fine sense of humor when it comes to her mischievous crew, Linda Greenlaw's memories, aspirations & impeccable courage & skill make this book a grand read. By the way, this is the life & times of the captain of the sister ship "Andrea Gail" about which Sebastian Junger wrote in "The Perfect Storm", soon to be released as a motion picture.
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Summary: Mediocre, at best
Review: After being encouraged to read this book by a sailing friend, I picked it up with hope. I am disappointed. It's tedious. To mention this book alongside The Perfect Storm is just wrong. But it's a great book to read when you're trying to fall asleep.
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Summary: Loved It
Review: Linda Greenlaw writes a wonderful true story of a "typical" swordfishing expedition on the high seas. She tells of all the details that go into making a trip successful from the food and gear needed for a month of sea to the quality of the bait required. And she makes reading all these little details quite enjoyable. I found the whole book quite fascinating. I always knew that fishermen had to work very hard for long hours in adverse conditions. What I didn't know was how smart a Captain had to be to be a top notch skipper, as Linda is. She is also an excellant writer. Anyone who likes books about the sea or commercial fishing will want this book.
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Summary: Hungry ocean
Review: A great tale of the everyday life of a female swordfish boat captain,that I found absoulutely fantastic. If your looking for a really good book about the realities of the sea and fishing this book is for you! I would recommend it to anyone.
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