Reviews
The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue by Casey Sherman, Michael J. Tougias
jhalloran99's review against another edition
5.0
This book was great! Luckily I am very familiar with the geography of Cape Cod and the islands, but it would have been beneficial to include a map with dotted routes of the rescuers and indications of the wrecks along with the old photographs. Highly recommend!
kayladaniella's review against another edition
4.0
4/5 stars
What an incredibly interesting story. I came to this book because I had watched the movie first and I absolutely loved the history and the story. When I found out there was a book, I had to have it. This is a rare instance where I think the movie is better, more because it's a visual representation and not dragging facts (and also Chris Pine is perfect). But, for being a non-fiction book, it managed to still really paint the picture these men were facing and explain the horrifying truth of that night. It was a bit wordy and threw around facts and backstories and numbers a bit, but overall it was incredibly insightful and a great memoriam of the event.
What an incredibly interesting story. I came to this book because I had watched the movie first and I absolutely loved the history and the story. When I found out there was a book, I had to have it. This is a rare instance where I think the movie is better, more because it's a visual representation and not dragging facts (and also Chris Pine is perfect). But, for being a non-fiction book, it managed to still really paint the picture these men were facing and explain the horrifying truth of that night. It was a bit wordy and threw around facts and backstories and numbers a bit, but overall it was incredibly insightful and a great memoriam of the event.
swissmunicipal's review against another edition
4.0
This was an engaging book. Unsurprisingly, it differs in some ways from the dramatized movie version, but the real story is fully incredible.
bigbeardedguy's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
mdpbernal's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
constant_reader_19's review against another edition
4.0
I am utterly surprised at how much I enjoyed this book! It was required reading for work and I wasn't thrilled at first (I typically do not enjoy nonfiction). Aside from the history lessons on Cape Cod an a few other the topics...the main story of the Coast Guard rescue of the crews of the SS Fort Mercer and SS Pendleton was awesome. Has a very 'A Perfect Storm' feel to it. Will be interested to hear my student's opinions.
nancyinoregon's review against another edition
4.0
Well written account of a story that doesn't need much extra effort to heighten the suspense. Was so glad to read that the CG36-500 has been restored, and this story of courage and selflessness is being kept alive.
nancyinoregon's review against another edition
4.0
Well written account of a story that doesn't need much extra effort to heighten the suspense. Was so glad to read that the CG36-500 has been restored, and this story of courage and selflessness is being kept alive.
computerwhiz's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
3.5