A review by mat_tobin
Arctic Star by Tom Palmer
4.0
This is my first Tom Palmer book and I thought it was excellent. A story set within a real historical event, the 1943 Arctic Convoy, it follows the journey of three men and their dangerous sailing through freezing seas and Nazi naval vessels.
Frank, Stephen and Joseph, who have grown up together in Plymouth, face perilous tasks and exhausting trials as they travel to and from Russia delivering stock. These journeys upon the seas are filled deftly by Palmer with tension from falling victim to either the natural elements or a torpedo of a German ship. Yet what Palmer does so well, and the thing that will draw me back to more of his work is that sense of humility of humanity of the three young men.
With welcome author notes and photos at the back, this is an excellent introduction to a lesser-known moment in WW2 history that feels real and honest.
Frank, Stephen and Joseph, who have grown up together in Plymouth, face perilous tasks and exhausting trials as they travel to and from Russia delivering stock. These journeys upon the seas are filled deftly by Palmer with tension from falling victim to either the natural elements or a torpedo of a German ship. Yet what Palmer does so well, and the thing that will draw me back to more of his work is that sense of humility of humanity of the three young men.
With welcome author notes and photos at the back, this is an excellent introduction to a lesser-known moment in WW2 history that feels real and honest.