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Jul 24 '05
Pros: Interesting historical events. Vividly written details.
Extensively researched.
Cons: Author often strays onto other topics, which detracts from the main point of the book.
Summary: At one time it was a widely accepted “fact” that sharks did not bother human beings. Sharks were thought to be slow moving, weak jawed, and even timid. Stories of shark attacks from around the world were assumed to be tall tales and fanciful ... read more
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Dec 11 '01
Pros: Well-written documentary of a tragic summer off of the Jersey Coast.
Cons: Graphic at times, sometimes TOO much history.
Summary: In 1916, the Jersey shore was in the first throes of becoming the famous beach haven that it is today. The new fad of ocean bathing was coming in vogue, people were beginning to enjoy the sunshine on the sand for the first time ... oh, and people ... read more
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Jul 06 '01
Pros: A gripping account of a Great White Shark rampage in 1916.
Cons: Author dilutes terror of narrative with too many digressions.
Summary: If it's good, relaxing summer reading you're looking for, leave "Close to Shore" at home. Much to the contrary, for maximum reading pleasure and comfort, it should be read in a landlocked Midwest state.
For Michael Capuzzo's "Close to Shore" is ... read more
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