How "intense" did you find the book? Suspensful?

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 04 May 2019, 21:49

Amy+++ wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 08:16 I haven't gotten to read the whole book yet, but if it's anything like the first one, I bet it's just as intense.

I haven't read the first one yet. After reading this one, I'm actually not sure if I want to!! Thanks for stopping in and commenting!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 04 May 2019, 21:56

Christine Penny wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 10:21 That too is my worst nightmare (being adrift at sea in a lifeboat) but i feel the writer hardly used that scenario to get to the intensity of the story, i feel life IF and that is a huge IF there was any intensity to the book it was when Larry got hurt during the recovery of the ship... I think that was the high point of the plot. The only reason I wanted to put the book down was out of sheer boredom. I was looking for a real survival in the elements thrill ride and i just think there were too many perspectives from the mainland to get that survival spirit in there... even when they were surviving on land it was very limited in the actual survival and to me was not believable... it just said they went up one mountain slope and down and then went up another and charlie got hurt... it really didn't get into their thoughts or what starvation or dehydration was doing to them...

It can be disappointing when we expect one thing from a book and it gives us something entirely different or just plain doesn't live up to our expectations. Larry's accident was definitely a high point in the story but I can't say that any of it brought a sense of boredom. I agree that the multiple perspectives from the mainland may have gotten in the way of the survival elements somewhat. Thanks so much for stopping in and sharing your thoughts with me!!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 04 May 2019, 21:59

jahagen wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 13:09 There were definitely some intense moments. Being stranded at sea sounds absolutely horrifying. Though, I'm the kind of person who, when reading super intense and terrifying scenes, I tend to be so captivated and freaked out that I can't stop reading because I need to know how things develop and solve themselves.

Sounds like we had entirely opposite reactions to the more intense points in the book! I may have to walk away for a bit but I usually do come back to find out what happens. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 04 May 2019, 22:01

allbooked+ wrote: ↑03 May 2019, 15:16 Just swimming in the open ocean gives me pause! It is a scary and unpredictable place to be and I thought that this book encapsulated that feeling very well.

I agree completely!! The author did a fantastic job of bringing things to life. (Maybe too good at points!) Thanks so much for stopping in and commenting!

YL_Eytka · Post by **YL_Eytka** » 05 May 2019, 05:20

In term of suspense I would rate this book a 3.5/5. There were definite suspenseful scenes, my personal favorite was when Larry and his team infiltrate the Seattle Express

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 06 May 2019, 14:44

YL_Eytka wrote: ↑05 May 2019, 05:20 In term of suspense I would rate this book a 3.5/5. There were definite suspenseful scenes, my personal favorite was when Larry and his team infiltrate the Seattle Express

Hmm...I haven't really given much thought as to what scene would be my favorite. I'll have to think about that one. 3.5 is a good score. I would probably go slightly higher but that probably has to do with my dislike/fear of being out on the ocean. Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me!

Azrevread · Post by **Azrevread** » 06 May 2019, 15:01

I think that the cover of the book Adrift set the mood for the whole novel. Reading about the freighter crew's terrifying situations of facing a ship fire, violent ocean waves or being stranded in freezing temperatures is an intense experience. I am content being a person who is sitting on dry land and reading a book.

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 06 May 2019, 15:22

Azrevread wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:01 I think that the cover of the book Adrift set the mood for the whole novel. Reading about the freighter crew's terrifying situations of facing a ship fire, violent ocean waves or being stranded in freezing temperatures is an intense experience. I am content being a person who is sitting on dry land and reading a book.

As am I !! It's funny that you mention your take on the cover being of violent ocean waves. Others have said that the cover seems calm and misleading. Funny how we can see the same thing differently from others! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

KDJ · Post by **KDJ** » 07 May 2019, 13:17

I found Adrift very suspenseful. The storm and the fire made everything scary. I think because I always wanted to know what was going to happen next, I was on pins and needles. I also think it continued to be scary because the fire was burning the entire time. I don't think the fire was actually put out until it was docked. Then, also not knowing if more than ten characters would survive or die of frostbite and starvation, or stop being searched for altogether, Adrift was full of suspense.

amjohnson13mommy · Post by **amjohnson13mommy** » 07 May 2019, 13:36

I love being out at sea. I find it calm and peaceful.
To read about people surviving a fire, I think I would have trouble putting this book down!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 07 May 2019, 21:00

KDJ wrote: ↑07 May 2019, 13:17 I found Adrift very suspenseful. The storm and the fire made everything scary. I think because I always wanted to know what was going to happen next, I was on pins and needles. I also think it continued to be scary because the fire was burning the entire time. I don't think the fire was actually put out until it was docked. Then, also not knowing if more than ten characters would survive or die of frostbite and starvation, or stop being searched for altogether, Adrift was full of suspense.

The author definitely knew how to keep readers "on the hook" so to speak!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 07 May 2019, 21:02

amjohnson13mommy wrote: ↑07 May 2019, 13:36 I love being out at sea. I find it calm and peaceful.
To read about people surviving a fire, I think I would have trouble putting this book down!

I find it difficult to picture the sea as peaceful. I suppose it must have it's calmer days but seeing even a two or three-foot wave headed my way would make me anxious!! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!

Quickstudy · Post by **Quickstudy** » 08 May 2019, 06:52

This book is very intense and heart stopping. My favorite and most captivating part of the book for me is when the ship caught fire. Just the thought, of being submerged into bone chilling water, sent shivers down my spine. There are many suspenseful scenes in this book. The author skillfully makes the reader apart of the story.

Melchi Asuma · Post by **Melchi Asuma** » 08 May 2019, 10:02

I'm not sure I can really call up a most intense scene for me. I think the entirett of the book was actually compelling and 'took me on that ride' but none of it was actually spooky.

Kelyn · Post by **Kelyn** » 08 May 2019, 22:04

Quickstudy wrote: ↑08 May 2019, 06:52 This book is very intense and heart stopping. My favorite and most captivating part of the book for me is when the ship caught fire. Just the thought, of being submerged into bone chilling water, sent shivers down my spine. There are many suspenseful scenes in this book. The author skillfully makes the reader apart of the story.

He does indeed, and I think that just adds to the intensity of the scenes he's putting his characters (and us) into! I completely empathize with those shivers of yours!! Thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts with me!