Becky reviewed on 9/27/2015 + 120 more book reviews

This is one of the most well-written books I've ever listened to on audio. It was fantastic! Anyone who has ever been to Galveston, loved Galveston, or heard of the great hurricane that destroyed Galveston in 1900, needs to read this book. The story has been meticulously researched, which I'm realizing is a hallmark of Erik Larson books. This is only the second Larson book I've ever read, and I'm fast becoming his biggest fan. The other one I listened to was "Thunderstruck", which was equally satisfying. Now, I can't wait to listen to "The Devil in the White City" and "Dead Wake". Larson brings this story of the Galveston hurricane into such a close-up personal account, that I could feel the grief of the families over the loss of thousands of Galveston residents and the feeling of disbelief for Isaac Cline. The accounts of heroism, cowardice, and ballooned egos is riveting. I will never look at the giant Wal-Mart on Seawall Blvd. quite the same ever again. I highly recommend this book!

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