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Book Review of In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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I found this book very boring. It is written like a history book not as a smooth story. It is filled with great information but I couldn't get into it with constant random facts and quotes that felt out of place, but relevant if you are looking for a broad historical view. A good read for someone that loves historical facts, or is very interested in what happened to this ship but not a good choice for the casual reader.