Jarrett
Enjoyable but brutal naval tale told in an easily-readable narrative format. It's a quick read that jumps right in, but still feels solidly-researched and structured properly. I enjoyed this style of historical storytelling, which works on the basis of excellent first person sources and Grann's writing.
I find it so interesting that the account of these sailors' catastrophe was once a literary event in their time, and has hit that mark again this year (with Grann winning Barnes & Noble Author of the Year).
The Wager shows the brutality of the naval lifestyle, even before other events in the story take place. Would recommend to most, and if you're like, a 'Master & Commander's enjoyer, you gotta get in here ASAP.
Enjoyable but brutal naval tale told in an easily-readable narrative format. It's a quick read that jumps right in, but still feels solidly-researched and structured properly. I enjoyed this style of historical storytelling, which works on the basis of excellent first person sources and Grann's writing.
I find it so interesting that the account of these sailors' catastrophe was once a literary event in their time, and has hit that mark again this year (with Grann winning Barnes & Noble Author of the Year).
The Wager shows the brutality of the naval lifestyle, even before other events in the story take place. Would recommend to most, and if you're like, a 'Master & Commander's enjoyer, you gotta get in here ASAP.
Could probably be enjoyed by middle school readers. Marvel quips and reddit 'le epic science' is 90% of this book.
Could probably be enjoyed by middle school readers. Marvel quips and reddit 'le epic science' is 90% of this book.
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Harvey Penick's Little Red Book
Penick has written the supreme little book on golf. Sharing two-page thoughts in lieu of one sentence 'wisdom' and makes no grand promises that are impossible to deliver in a sport like this.
This is the kind of book you can read straight through, or pull off the shelf before a round and deepread a few pages of. Both will improve your enjoyment of golf, if not your play.
And remember, take dead aim.
Penick has written the supreme little book on golf. Sharing two-page thoughts in lieu of one sentence 'wisdom' and makes no grand promises that are impossible to deliver in a sport like this.
This is the kind of book you can read straight through, or pull off the shelf before a round and deepread a few pages of. Both will improve your enjoyment of golf, if not your play.
And remember, take dead aim.
