The Wager Book Reviews

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An Extraordinary Story with an Incredible Historical Perspective. By far, one of the best books I’ve ever read. The writing is full of historical documentation that interestingly relates to the world today and how we “create history”. The story itself of “The Wager” brings you as close as possible to feeling like you are actually ship wrecked alongside these men. No food, nor shelter, no clothes, no nothing. How any of them survived is truly remarkable and the loss of so many lives so disheartening. Also riveting is their return to England and the story that unfolds from multiple perspectives. I can’t thank the Author enough for all the hours it took to bring this amazing story to light. This story goes way beyond a mere shipwreck. It explores the inner workings of humans when all is seeming lost.

Best book I’ve read all year. In addition to providing historical insights on a little known war, at its core the book is about military discipline and the human personality during stressful times. I hope this book is mandatory reading for any of the service academies. Kudos to the author for objectively describing and researching a difficult subject. Job well done!

Gripping, like literally.. Gripping story. So whelk written I was literally tense and holding g my breath at times. Then Grann’s way of bringing it all around to the big issue of colonialism, greed and social inequity…it’s a must read.

I'm not much of a reader and I couldn't put this book down. Seriously. This is probably the first book I've ever read cover to cover because I tend to get bored quickly. The Wager is a must read - it has an attention-grabbing plot and the detail of it all really made visualizing the story worthwhile. As a navy vet, I may be a bit biased, but this was an excellent read.

Absorbing Reading. Interesting and informative account of the HMS Wager affair.

Compelling. The writing is clear, clean and smooth. Talk about a well told tale. Craig R Smith, PhD, emeritus professor.

Great. Great read

Is it for kids?. Is this book okay with 8 yr olds reading it? I have not read it yet but I probably will.

Just read it.. Phenomenal historical accuracy and presentation, as well as a late night page turner!

Great read. Reverting story. Easy flowing writing style

A Must read.. If you love history and human perseverance against all odds, this book will captivate you. Brilliantly written, the care and research taken to recreate this remarkable story is nothing short of phenomenal. Loved it, couldn’t put it down.

Wonderful read and Adventure. This wonderful book once again amazes me as to human ingenuity and resilience, perseverance and yet human limitations as well. Thank you!

Good story, soft ending. All in all a good read. It had a buildup to a grand showdown ending that was a bit of a dull misfire.

golf if you want to waste your time. Stole my money total waste Paid and got nothing but a sample

Fantastic. Great work

I was right there with them!. Great book that puts you in the middle of the storm on the quarterdeck and marooned as a castaway!

One of the best of those genre. A real page turner….and it is all REAL

Wonderful True Story. This writing drew me deep into the story and was a book I could not put down. Having been a sailor it made me recall such horrific storms at sea and what must have been terrifying moments at sea. Well written!

The Wager. Well researched and documented, but still a depressing slog of uninterrupted human misery.

great book. truly a fantastic read

Wager. Absolutely amazing! Loved the history- the story telling is magnificent and doesn’t drag. Great read!

A real page turner. Hard to put down.

Superb. An incredible tale which reads like fiction. Just unbelievable!

Fantastic writing for a timeless story. This is one of the best books I’ve read in the historical non-fiction genre. From the first sentence of the book, the author draws the audience in with vivid language, intriguing characters, and remarkable clarity. As the story unfolds, you will get a good understanding of the way common people were pressed into service, the remarkable struggles they faced at sea, and the way these factors come together to lead to mutiny, rebellion, and the ultimate disintegration of societal norms. Given the ensuing mayhem which was meticulously documented by several crew members, the British Admiralty was left to make a decision on how to prosecute the case. I won’t divulge the outcome of the story but it’s worth reading and reflecting. Although the shipwrecked crew

Excellent Story. This book is truly a page turner. The depth and detail of life on a ship, during the mid 1700’s was incredible. I would highly recommend this book.

Not as advertised. Boring

Fascinating. A masterfully told historic adventure of sailors’ endurance in a quest round the Horn.

Really interesting read. .

Outstanding in all respects. Seldom, if ever, will you read such an authoritative and well documented history that is simultaneously a compelling “page turner “. A must for anyone interested in naval or British history and a great read even if you’re not.

Best Book of 2023. This was the most enjoyable read of the year. I found myself re-reading passages throughout the course of the text. Grann is a master of spiriting away the reader to another reader place and time. This will be one of 2023’s best and will be nominated for book of the year.

DNF. Looking forward to this one but stopped after 100 pages. It’s a chore to read unfortunately.

Loved it.. Couldn’t put it down.

This Guy can write.. He makes their stuggles so life like. i was often cold while reading about their battles with the weather.

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The incredible voyage of the Wager and her crew. A meticulously researched and written account of the near forgotten last voyage of HMS Wager. A fascinating history and read.

Solid adventure. Rushed conclusion. Interesting read with lots of history. I feel the end of the book was rushed in comparison to the drawn out drama of the sail, time on the island, and struggle to return to the UK. It would have been nice to know more about the tribunal, politics and key players that helped sweep it all under the rug.

Page turner. Fast read, fascinating and well researched.