This book recounts the experiences of the author, Matt Lewis, who was a scientific observer on a deep sea fishing boat. The boat was working in the waters off the Antarctic coast, which is one place I would not ever care to be stranded. I am terrified of whales, and orcas frequent these waters. I would also be unprepared for that level of cold, especially soaking wet. It was interesting to see the things he observed about the ship and the crew before the storm hit them, and I have to admit that it would not have given me much confidence.

The fact that I have Covid and have no energy to do anything other than read has been very helpful in getting me to finish some books. This book is less than 300 pages, so if you are looking for a short one day read, here you go. I have a deep interest in disaster type books, therefore this one was a must buy for me. I appreciate personal accounts of disasters, and I can imagine writing through the experience and feelings might be very healing for some. I don't really have anything negative to say about this book. It was decent, especially for a used book price, and I don't like to knock people for conveying their personal experiences. It was easy to follow and gave plenty of facts and experiences. If you are into maritime books, this is a must read.