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 Vivid and True to Life Jun 29, 2007
By Mark Lull
I live and work in Florence, Oregon where this novel is set. I have fished both commercially and for sport for many years and I found Brett's book to be a vivid and accurate portrayal of the life and hardships that commercial fishermen endure. The brushes with danger, the back-breaking toil and the heart-wrenching tragedy strike home and pierce the heart.
This is the kind of story that could only be written by someone who has been there. You don't see what really happens by watching from shore or from listening to sea stories at the Beachcomber. The story of Burke and his brothers is fully realized and the reader can understand and feel the contrasting personalities and emotions of the characters as they fight the elements to earn a living - and maybe more - if they get lucky.
Anyone with an interest in the sea and fishing or just an interest in how people interact with each other under stressful conditions should read this book. The ending was powerful and moving.
Enjoy.
 The Compass Rose Feb 22, 2008
By S. Beidler
Bought for husband who is a fisherman. He found it interesting because of the local information but a bit tedious in spots.
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