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//In the heart of the Sea// by Nathaniel Philbrick

//In the Heart of the Sea// is a suspenseful tale of almost fairy tale-like proportions and themes. Based on the true story behind //Moby Dick//, this non-fiction jewel tells the real story of a ship stove by a whale thousands of miles from land. Stuck in the open sea with only three whaling boats, their path to shore is littered with danger, death, and uncertainty. Little water, low food, and a lack of leadership all play in to the ultimate goal, where few will survive. I particularly liked the descriptions of Nantucket, and the strong will of her whalers, who would be faced with a task greater than Bligh’s 3,600 nautical miles of dead reckoning after the Bounty mutiny. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys action or adventure stories. Reviewed by Jackson M.