Title: Writing style reminds me of Melville...
Review: Totally convoluted. I found myself skipping quickly through paragraphs of prose. Unlike some, I found the dialog and interaction between the characters the high point.As far as the plot goes, very interesting. A new take on a theme I darkly enjoy. However, many of the plot elements were not very plausible. Warning: Spoilers follow...You can't refuel a reactor at sea. Even if the Nathan Hale was built to be easily refuled, you just can't do it yourself. The outcoming rods would be very hot, for one. Two, the Russian rods would not be of compatible size or type.I don't think radiation would spread to all land masses as completely and quickly as the author supposes - especially in a limited exchange.The safest place for the missles is inside the ship and sub. If they were worried, they could have thrown the keys overboard. Salt water would eventually corrode the warheads and pollute the sea.
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