The book is riveting, but never melodramatic. There is just enough tension in the conflict between man and nature to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Junger never tries to saturate his readers with so much emotion that they roll their eyes in disgust. He makes the fear and desperation realistic and believable. Often it is so genuine that it is hard to put the book down.

Junger achieves a delicate balance between the factual and fictional elements of the s

The book is littered with explanations about fishing. I admit that I frequently got lost in these passages but it was worth it. This knowledge is an integral element of the story. When a component of the boat malfunctions, readers know the significance of this to the sailors. Without this, the book would have provided a message that only other sailors can understand. Junger, by supplying this information, wants to make sure that all readers can fully grasp the danger and suspense of the book.

Unlike most books that are based on a true story, The Perfect Storm is neither dull nor corny. There are no cliche moments in the book that would make one's skin crawl. The fact that it is a true story only serves to make it even more powerful. This book is a classic page-turner though this is not a book I would read again. Battling the "Halloween Gale" vicariously through the character's lives onc

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