Review of Adrift
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Review of Adrift
The Seattle Express passengers noticed a fire had started to spread throughout the ship, and it seemed as though the world was about to end in Charlie Sheldon's novel Adrift. The panic that gripped everyone on board was palpable, so getting into a lifeboat didn't help. It's like leaping into a firework from a fire. The angry water violently shook and spun their boat. Only prayer was left for William and the terrified passengers. Will William and the passengers survive the voyage? To find out more, get a copy.
Adrift is the title of the second book in the Strong Heart series. Shortly after William returns from a hike with his daughter, his friend, and his friend's granddaughter, the book's plot unfolds. Adrift contained a lot of things I adored. The first thing I noticed was the original story it conveyed, which I adored. Compared to what I read in the first book, this one's story was different. The author's overall strategy for composing this was likewise unique. I appreciate Charlie Sheldon's choice to write Adrift in this particular style.
This novel is incredibly serious and intriguing. You will be engrossed from the very first page of this book. I've never read a marine novel before, but I was engrossed from beginning to end. Because the author wrote so well, it came across as really genuine. The majority of sailors' experiences when they are in danger are depicted in this book with accuracy I felt awful for Captain Steve when he had to decide whether to keep defending the ship or surrender it, but since he is in charge of the lives of 10 other people, he must make the proper choice. As they were at sea, I was concerned and hoped that everyone would receive assistance. This novel has taught me that the sea can be both dangerous and lovely.
The bounty of characters was the aspect of the novel that I enjoyed the least. The majority of them were introduced all at once, which made the book difficult to read. The usage of the marine jargon, while important, was perplexing, and it became a hindrance when I had to pause reading to look up the definitions of specific words. I must congratulate the author and editor on a job well done; since no errors were found in the book, I can claim that it was exceptionally well edited.
I rate this book five out of five stars since it gave me a thorough understanding of the marine industry's basic information as well as a variety of strategies for getting beyond challenging issues. Furthermore, I recommend this book to sailors and also to lovers of suspense or adventure books.
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