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Title: Farallon: Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore by Steve K. Lloyd ISBN: 0-87422-194-3 Publisher: Washington State Univ Pr Pub. Date: August, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $18.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (10 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A very exciting story about shipwreck and survival
Comment: I found out about this book on the Web .............., and I'm really glad I bought it! This is a gripping tale, one that you'll find hard to put down once you begin. The author succeeds admirably in making his readers feel that they're living through the shipwreck, the cold winter camp, and then the horrible trip in a little boat to seek rescue. It's hard to believe that these men actually managed to survive their ordeal, but this book, Farallon : Shipwreck and Survival on the Alaska Shore, really portrays the kind of courage and stamina that it takes to come through alive. I was glad that I had a nice warm home in which to sit and read this one!

Rating: 5
Summary: Great shipwreck story!
Comment: I read every shipwreck story I can get my hands on, and this one ranks right up at the top of my list! The author has captured the excitement and heartbreak perfectly; I felt like I was living the adventure right there with the men on the Farallon. This book makes an excellent addition to my collection. Also, there is a Web site with more information about this book and Steve Lloyd's next shipwreck adventure, which I'm eager to get my hands on! ( ).

Rating: 3
Summary: A dry historical account
Comment: I guess I'm in the minority by only thinking this book deserves only fair praise. I take off two stars for two reasons:

First, the writing style in not engaging. It is a dry historical account. The author certainly did all of his homework to form a complete story with all background. However, the story is just a retelling of facts and happenings, instead of a narative that draws the readers in and has them feeling the chill of winter in Alaska.

Second, the actual subject matter is only semi-intering. This book can basically be sumed up as: ship strikes reef, everyone abandons the vessel and camps on-shore for a month, and then are rescued by a passing ship looking for them. There really are no gripping, dramatic momments.

Compare this story to better ones, like "Batavia's Graveyard", a story of mutiny, shipwreck, and murder combined with a lively writing style. "Farallon" is a good story, but I don't think it certainly rises up to the five star praise that others are heaping onto it.