Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro
Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018
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BetaInto the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2018416
Book • Nonfiction
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Journalism•
Travel LiteratureAtlantic Ocean • 2010s
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Science & Nature•
World History2018
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Research Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade investigates the tragedy of the El Faro, a cargo ship that sank during Hurricane Joaquin, leading to the loss of thirty-three mariners. The book explores the human elements, decisions, and technological failures involved in the disaster, providing a detailed account without making judgments.
Informative
Suspenseful
Unnerving
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rachel Slade's Into the Raging Sea is a compelling account of the El Faro tragedy, praised for its meticulous research and engaging narrative style. The book adeptly reconstructs events, offering insights into maritime practices and human error. Some critics note an overwhelming amount of technical detail, but it remains an informative and gripping read.
Who Should Read Into the Raging Sea: Thirty-Three Mariners, One Megastorm, and the Sinking of El Faro?
Readers interested in maritime disasters, investigative journalism, and human resilience will enjoy Into the Raging Sea. Fans of Sebastian Junger’s The Perfect Storm and Erik Larson’s Dead Wake will appreciate Rachel Slade’s detailed narrative and human focus on the tragedy of the El Faro.
6,381 ratings
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Book • Nonfiction
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Journalism•
Travel LiteratureAtlantic Ocean • 2010s
•
Science & Nature•
World History2018
Adult
18+ years
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