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Title: Captivating
Review: The only reason the book doesn't get 5-stars is because much of the technical terminology is over my head as I am not a fisherman or and expert on boats. Having said that I still found the book to be an intense read. The matter-of-fact description of drowning is more frightening than anything one could put on a big screen and the story of the rescues at sea are both harrowing and exhilarting at the same time. Mr. Junger allows you to know the people he is writing about and brings your emotions to a pitch as he describes their thoughts and actions as their lives reach a critical mass. He also does not try and "re-create" the final moments of the Andrea Gail and I think in keeping the book factual he has shown a greater respect for those on board the Gail and those on board the vessels that were rescued, who's stories are told as facts. An outstanding book. I look forward to the movie, but know I will be disappointed after reading this book.
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