The book “The Wager” is author David Gran’s retelling of the true story behind a naval ship called The Wager. The ship’s crew and their unbelievable tale of survival (for some) made for an engrossing read. The far-reaching implications of the imperialistic attitudes of Europe shadow the contradicting stories the survivors put forth when sharing their perspective of what really happened to them. The human condition speaks loudly through the book’s twist and turns of the crew’s many (often unbelievable) tests of endurance. The story is yet again an excellent example of how real life is often stranger than fiction… and David Grann knows how to get that across perfectly.
Three words that describe this book: Historical, Illuminating, Astonishing
You might want to pick this book up if: You enjoy history and incredible (but true!) tales of maritime adventure.
-Anonymous
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