Author: Sebastian Junger
Number of Pages: 233
Rating: ☆☆☆☆
Review: If you are looking for the perfect book review for the "Perfect Storm," you do not need to look further. The Perfect Storm written by Sebastian Junger, tells of the tale of six commercial fishermen from Gloucester, Massachusetts brought together in 1991 and who set sail on the Andrea Gail, a fishing boat, with hopes of bringing back a large catch.
The book is based on the true story and events of one of the largest storms in history off the coast of Nova Scotia. The story provides details of the men's lives and the one thing they all had in common - making a living based on what they all loved to do - FISHING. It also details the heroic efforts of these men and what they do onboard the Andrea Gail during one of the most horrific storms of the 20th Century. A storm resulting from the "trilogy of terror' or better known as the "perfect storm."
Junger draws the reader in by describing the men's lives and their families almost making the reader part of the story. His attention to detail and events of the storm causes the reader to want more and even at the end of story, the reader feels a sense of empathy toward the men experiencing the fight of their lives. That is what makes this book unique an riveting. The story has a clear ending, but the reader wants to know more, wants to feel what the men experienced. Specific events are explained by Junger where you as the reader can actually feel what the men are experiencing and even their loved ones who await the fate of the men and the ending of the storm while sitting in the Crow's Nest, a local bar owned by one of the fisherman's Mom.
This story is one of heroism, men overcoming adversity, men fighting against all odds and the battle between human nature and mother nature. The book is well written and draws the reader into a point where even the reader drowns in the words and doesn't want to give in to putting the book down. This book is highly recommended for anyone who loves the sport of fishing, the saltwater hitting their faces, and listening to a great fish tale.
As someone who is not really enthralled by the world of fishing, is there anything interesting, morals or lessons, that I could still draw out of the book?
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