Found this book very interesting, if a bit meandering. I requested it because I had just finished watching AMC's The Terror when this one popped up, and it seemed a bit too much like coincidence to ignore, but I'm really glad I did, even if the two only share passing similarities (at least tone wise).

It is indeed a completely wild true story, and one which I am surprised I've never heard of (though I suppose there are many tragedies at sea, still), especially given the immense odds against all of those on board the John Rutledge ship when it went down, and how those odds played out.

I do think however that the main think I can take away from this is that I would honestly just throw myself into the waves. Gimme that sweet quick death, baby!

Thanks to Netgalley and Da Capo Press for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.