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kabibblekitsch's review against another edition

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4.25


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slimepuppy's review against another edition

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5.0

Gut wrenching, sad and a beautifully written insight into the British Empire - but also just empires in general - and their wretchedness, their disregard for humanity and the way it justifies its crimes. Some scenes were just... cinematic. There's no other way to describe it.

Also, this story is just insane? Everything was personally out to get those guys from day zero, and they refused to quit at every turn. Let this be a lesson that it's ok to quit! Lest you become David Cheap.

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aschenning's review against another edition

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4.5


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elenakperez's review against another edition

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5.0

Nonfiction that reads like fiction. I didn't want to stop reading. 

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meagwhalen's review against another edition

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3.0


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iillianne's review against another edition

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3.5

I think this is a pretty good starter book for anyone looking into naval history. It has all the elements of a good story: dynamic characters, plot & crazy drama & suspense. Author does a good job of compiling several narratives & creating a strong sense of flow in his story telling. My only complaint is the author’s use of pronouns when he’s discussing multiple people at once. A few times I caught myself questioning “who???” But ya I love me a British naval historical account🙂‍↕️

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avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

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2.75

Narrator Rating: 4.0 stars

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akswhy's review against another edition

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3.5

Grann weaves an extremely thorough compilation of deliberately differing historical accounts and manages to make it suspenseful and compelling. I had more hope for historical contextualization within the story, and more of a discussion of the Wager incident’s implications for imperialism today, but Grann stopped short of those opportunities. 

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mcbrantley's review against another edition

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4.0

Well handled and harrowing, this narrative take on a true 18th century shipwreck and mutiny is a riveting read after the first half. 

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5.0


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