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November 16, 2006
Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson
Tangled fishing lines tell of something mysterious in the deep. So, begins the story of Shadow Divers, a book our group rated 9 of 10, probably because it offers something for everyone. Ranging from the mystery and sleuthing surrounding a lost German U-Boat off New Jersey’s coast (the subject of the book) to the physics of deep sea diving to the fraternal nature of the diving community to the WWII historical content, specifically the role of German submarines and finally to the human dimension when one of the principal divers, Richie Kohler, is compelled to travel to Germany to visit, these many years later, the families of the doomed sailors on board the German U-Boat, U-869, and ultimately to bring closure for them and himself.
Something for everyone, indeed, as a matter of fact some group members are planning to give this book as a holiday gift. Also, Connie Melvin may be a key reason for the increased popularity of Shadow Divers because she has recommended it to so many people.
Posted by marianne at November 16, 2006 11:31 AM
Comments
I live in Rhode Island and Shadow Divers was our Reading Across Rhode Island title last year.I was not sure I would like the book before I started reading it but I found it fascinating. I heard the author and the two divers speak at one of the RARI events and I was very glad to have been introduced to this book. It is so much more than just a diving story. There is lots to think about in it and I would recommend it without hesitation.
Posted by: Jessica Wilson at November 22, 2006 09:51 AM