R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed on 1/9/2014 + 1452 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 2

I liked this book. I really did but I've read too many of this type lately so I felt like I'd been there, done that. And, I remember too many details from previous reads. Nathaniel Philbrick's writing is awesome and his research is with question well done. What struck me in this novel was the foolish mistakes so many people connected with the Essex made, from the owners who were stingy about refurbishing this older ship to a captain who let his mates sway him from what he deems are the best routes. Ah, but what can we say. Man is complex, makes mistakes as well as good decisions. Read it? Of course, it's very good.

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