How "intense" did you find the book? Suspensful?

Ekta Kumari · Post by **Ekta Kumari** » 24 Apr 2019, 04:50

The part where William was found alive was the most exciting one for me. I was not sure if he would be alive after so much time of being alone without any help in that climate. Though, the book has many parts that can make your heart race out of curiosity to know the next plot twist.

Popcorn1 · Post by **Popcorn1** » 24 Apr 2019, 07:36

Larry's accident was so sudden that it caught me off guard. It made me anxious to know if Larry can survive in the end.

Galesphere · Post by **Galesphere** » 24 Apr 2019, 09:19

I think the first scene was very engaging and horrifying at the same time. I wasn't scared, in that my heart was racing, but I felt the desperation of the sailors who had to abandon ship and risk their lives in December weather. I think the book captures the desperation of the situation perfectly.

Post by **Radiant3** » 25 Apr 2019, 15:07

A very intense book throughout, especially the ocean scenes and the parts when they were in the lifeboats.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 26 Apr 2019, 05:53

Some parts were definitely terrifying. I am one person who'd hate to experience such incidents in the open seas. I can't imagine floating for days on a lifeboat without knowing where I am headed to. It was made worse by the fact that the communication dveices were down.

Ferdinand_Otieno · Post by **Ferdinand_Otieno** » 26 Apr 2019, 06:06

Kelyn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2019, 12:36 Since I'm kind of afraid of even being out on the ocean, being in a crisis that far away from land or help is one of my worst nightmares. There were a couple of scenes in the book that became too intense for me. (I know, a testament to the author's writing) and I literally had to put the book down and walk away from it for a bit. Did anyone else experience this? What scene was it that 'spooked' you?

I found that the fate of the second rescue boat as it approached the coast was the most suspenseful.

kdstrack · Post by **kdstrack** » 26 Apr 2019, 21:33

I would have to go with Larry's accident. The description of how it happened and how they had to struggle to get him to a place where they could care for him was emotionally overwhelming. The descriptions of the improvised blood transfusions made me squeamish! After all their lifesaving efforts, the news of his death was a blow. I was really hoping that all their medical efforts were going to have a different outcome.

Lisa A Rayburn · Post by **Lisa A Rayburn** » 27 Apr 2019, 00:30

Ekta Kumari wrote: ↑24 Apr 2019, 04:50 The part where William was found alive was the most exciting one for me. I was not sure if he would be alive after so much time of being alone without any help in that climate. Though, the book has many parts that can make your heart race out of curiosity to know the next plot twist.

This part found me both excited and relieved! I was so sure he wasn't going to make it. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me!!

Popcorn1 wrote: ↑24 Apr 2019, 07:36 Larry's accident was so sudden that it caught me off guard. It made me anxious to know if Larry can survive in the end.

The accident was horrible!!! No warning at all. I just didn't see how he could possibly survive that. I must admit, the goriness also made me a bit squeamish. Thanks for your comments!!

Lisa A Rayburn · Post by **Lisa A Rayburn** » 27 Apr 2019, 00:34

Galesphere wrote: ↑24 Apr 2019, 09:19 I think the first scene was very engaging and horrifying at the same time. I wasn't scared, in that my heart was racing, but I felt the desperation of the sailors who had to abandon ship and risk their lives in December weather. I think the book captures the desperation of the situation perfectly.

Horrifying is a perfect word for it! I don't know that I was 'scared' but it definitely made me scared for them!! I can't even imagine being in that situation. And yes, the author does a great job portraying the heightened emotions throughout the novel, which just makes everything all the more intense! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!

Lisa A Rayburn · Post by **Lisa A Rayburn** » 27 Apr 2019, 00:38

Radiant3 wrote: ↑25 Apr 2019, 15:07 A very intense book throughout, especially the ocean scenes and the parts when they were in the lifeboats.

Kibetious wrote: ↑26 Apr 2019, 05:53 Some parts were definitely terrifying. I am one person who'd hate to experience such incidents in the open seas. I can't imagine floating for days on a lifeboat without knowing where I am headed to. It was made worse by the fact that the communication dveices were down.

I find it difficult to imagine having to survive on a lifeboat as well, especially cut off from all civilization and having no clue where I was. It's enough to make one go barmy just from the fright itself and worse and worse with each day that passes!! Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me!

Lisa A Rayburn · Post by **Lisa A Rayburn** » 27 Apr 2019, 01:11

Ferdinand_otieno wrote: ↑26 Apr 2019, 06:06
Kelyn wrote: ↑20 Apr 2019, 12:36 Since I'm kind of afraid of even being out on the ocean, being in a crisis that far away from land or help is one of my worst nightmares. There were a couple of scenes in the book that became too intense for me. (I know, a testament to the author's writing) and I literally had to put the book down and walk away from it for a bit. Did anyone else experience this? What scene was it that 'spooked' you?
I found that the fate of the second rescue boat as it approached the coast was the most suspenseful.

I think I was on pins and needles with this one as well!! Thanks so much for your thoughts!

Lisa A Rayburn · Post by **Lisa A Rayburn** » 27 Apr 2019, 01:15

kdstrack wrote: ↑26 Apr 2019, 21:33 I would have to go with Larry's accident. The description of how it happened and how they had to struggle to get him to a place where they could care for him was emotionally overwhelming. The descriptions of the improvised blood transfusions made me squeamish! After all their lifesaving efforts, the news of his death was a blow. I was really hoping that all their medical efforts were going to have a different outcome.

I know! It was awful. After all that they did to try and save him, finding out that he had died anyway was a real emotional blow. I had hoped that he would survive, but knowing what his injuries were I couldn't really think that he would. Still, the hope held out...and then was dashed. (And don't worry, you're not alone, the gory parts made me squeamish too.) Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me!

AA1495 · Post by **AA1495** » 27 Apr 2019, 09:34

Nerea wrote: ↑22 Apr 2019, 02:35 For me it was different, the more scary the scene seemed to be the more I wanted to read. I'd say the book is balanced in the sense that the author chipped in less terrifying scenes in between the terrifying ones. This is what helped endure in my reading.

It is the exact opposite for me. I do not mind a few intense scenes, but I need many light scenes to cover for it.

chiefsimplex · Post by **chiefsimplex** » 27 Apr 2019, 13:00

I think Larry's accident was the most intense. However the more intense it got, the more I was drawn in. Overall, I do not think the incidents were too extreme as to be disconcerting, I enjoyed every bit.

Post by **Kibet Hillary** » 28 Apr 2019, 21:58

One of the parts I found really suspenseful was where both Randall and Steve did not know how each of them was fairing together with the crew they were with. I can imagine myself being in either Steve's or Randall's shoe and you cannot stop thinking whether your colleagues are dead or alive.