Bonnie S. (Bonnie) -
Too much talking, believe it or not. Not enough happens for too too long. We were bored and didn't even bother waiting for the storm. If you like this type of book, The Children's Blizzard was much more interesting.
Diane M. (taffyandme) reviewed Isaac's Storm : A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (Audio CD) (Abridged) on
I listened to this book while traveling, It is a good book that not only tells the story about the 1900 Galveston hurricane but gives glimpses of other things happening around the world. It does get graphic about the victims. It also does fact checking which I appreciated.
I found this book to be very interesting and worth my time.
I found this book to be very interesting and worth my time.
Becky reviewed Isaac's Storm : A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History (Audio CD) (Abridged) on + 120 more book reviews
This is one of the most well-written books I've ever listened to on audio. It was fantastic! Anyone who has ever been to Galveston, loved Galveston, or heard of the great hurricane that destroyed Galveston in 1900, needs to read this book. The story has been meticulously researched, which I'm realizing is a hallmark of Erik Larson books. This is only the second Larson book I've ever read, and I'm fast becoming his biggest fan. The other one I listened to was "Thunderstruck", which was equally satisfying. Now, I can't wait to listen to "The Devil in the White City" and "Dead Wake". Larson brings this story of the Galveston hurricane into such a close-up personal account, that I could feel the grief of the families over the loss of thousands of Galveston residents and the feeling of disbelief for Isaac Cline. The accounts of heroism, cowardice, and ballooned egos is riveting. I will never look at the giant Wal-Mart on Seawall Blvd. quite the same ever again. I highly recommend this book!
