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Isaac's Storm

a Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History
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Feb 18, 2023LBJXenia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This non-fiction story is a page-turner even for anyone who's never been involved in or experienced any part of a disaster. The author provides just the right amount of historic data and perspective to build tension as the reader…
Dec 11, 2022Adventuresofafrenchreader rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Little disappointed with this book. Tough to get into, and quite slow with a lot of information. I must admit I expected more from this book. The end of the book is far more interesting.
Jul 13, 2020Kshirey rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Truly a page turner. This book had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. It was the first book of Erik Larson's that I read, and although his other books are great, it still remains my favorite. At times it is hard to read…
Aug 28, 2017WhidbeyIslander rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting account of the storm. It seems others dispute the author's conclusions about Cline's actions before the storm, but you will still get a feeling for the terror of the event. The book would have benefited immensely by the…
Jul 12, 2017ArapahoeMarcia rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A beautifully written story that is both fascinating and devastating. I loved reading about the individuals caught in an unbelievable disaster in 1900 Galveston. A must read!
May 09, 2017etfutdet rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
If weather is your thing, you need to read this.
Nov 23, 2016ArapahoeLesley rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Larson is an expert at delivering cold hard facts and gripping horror in the same sentence. A terrifying account of nature's destruction and the consequences of human hubris.
Jun 01, 2016MKMSR rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Erik Lawson did a remarkable job wading through the technical and historical developments in weather prediction building up to to such a devastating natural catastrophe. While the early reading is dry and factual, the description of the…
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Oct 22, 20141051emma rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
a great read
Feb 03, 2013tocch101 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An interesting, but heartbreaking tale. The story seems to move a little slowly for a while, but speeds up later on. The facts and letters seem very well incorporated.
Jan 20, 2013sdsmith12 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
This is a great book for those who enjoy learning about weather and the history of weather forecasting. It goes into great detail about how people in history predicted storms. I learned a lot from this book, but personally I felt it was…
Mar 29, 2012zipread rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Isaac’s Storm --- by Erik Larson You might be forgiven for mistaking this book for a work of fiction. It is exciting and riveting enough; it has a tremendous plot and would make a tremendous movie perhaps even to rival Titanic. So…
Mar 20, 2012Dub rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Good read, excellent description of storm and the devastation caused by same. Counterbalancing the hurricane is the arrogance and ignorance of Isaac Cline and the Weather Bureau.
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Oct 28, 2011msmigels rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Not nearly as good as Larson's later books. I found it to be very boring and tedious. It was filled with awkward writing, unnecessary speculations, and a most annoying writing style. It was unfortunate because the subject matter should…
Sep 12, 2011Keogh rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
An outstanding epic book on a disaster and its consequences. Larson has the right touch for drawing the reader in.
Oct 25, 2009erysimum rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is my favorite disaster book. It looks at both the human and scientific sides to the most deadly hurricane ever to hit the US.
Dec 05, 2007
In a gripping and absorbing fashion Larson has created a fast paced narrative about deadliest hurricane in United States History in which between 6,000 and 8,000 people died and which distroyed 1/3rd of Galvaston, Tx on September 8, 1900.