Part one of term paper
by Sebastian Junger is a fascinating book that should stay in the curriculum. The book provides a highly detailed account of a storm that places readers in the center of the storm. Though the descriptions of fishing procedures and equipment are often confusing, they are a vital part of the plot. Without these details, readers would not be ...

Part two of term paper
... He makes the fear and desperation realistic and believable. Often it is so genuine that it is hard to put the book down. Junger achieves a delicate balance between the factual and fictional elements of the story. The front cover immediately lets readers know that is a true story. Junger’s characters are extremely well developed. It becomes unimportant whether or not Junger may have exaggerated a little about a character’s experiences. Readers sympathize with Christina Cot ...