Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade (Trivia-On-Books)
Trivion Books
Publisher: Trivion Books
Summary
Trivia-on-Book: Into the Raging Sea by Rachel Slade Take the challenge and share it with friends and family for a time of fun! Into the Raging Sea is a thrilling, but tragic, account of the sinking of the cargo container ship called El Faro. It is a true-life story, written by Rachael Slade, and it will keep readers in awe of the dynamics of the event. The author’s use of the black box recordings reveals the tragic consequences of incompetence in the eye of a hurricane. The El Faro was manned by thirty- three mariners and this voyage, heading into the hurricane Joaquin, would be their last. Everyone on board the ship was lost at sea. When the black box, with the live recordings of the disaster, was retrieved from its watery grave, it was filled with the voices of the sailors as they tried to save the ship from its disastrous end. Rachael Slade tells the story from recordings intermingled with other observations, and accounts from maritime staff and family members. Into the Raging sea paints a picture of man against nature and the valiant efforts the sailors made to hold their own against a violent hurricane. Reading this book will highlight the bravery that sailors have in harrowing circumstances. The book shows the reader what happens when sailors, surrounded by incompetence, look into the eye of a hurricane out at sea. Into the Raging Sea is acclaimed as ‘A powerful and affecting story, beautifully written by Slade, A journalist who clearly knows ships and the sea’ – Douglas Preston New York Times Book Review and New York Times Editors Choice. You may have read the book, but not have liked it. You may have liked the book, but not be a fan. You may call yourself a fan, but few truly are. Are you a fan? Trivia-on-Books is an independently curated trivia quiz on the book for readers, students, and fans alike. If you're ready to take the challenge yourself or share it with friends and family for a time of fun, Trivia-on-Books provides a unique approach to the book that is both insightful and educational! Features You'll Find Inside: • 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters, and author • Insightful commentary to answer every question • Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group • Results provided with scores to determine "status" Note: This is an unofficial trivia meant to supplement a reader’s experience to books they already love. Trivia-on-Books provides quality and value with a unique approach that is both insightful and educational.
Available since: 08/25/2018.
