The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean by Susan Casey

The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean

Susan Casey

336 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction nature science adventurous slow-paced
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For centuries, mariners have spun tales of gargantuan waves, 100-feet high or taller. Until recently scientists dis­missed these stories—waves that high would seem to violate the laws of physics. But in the past few decades, as a startling number ...

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informative: 94%

adventurous: 86%

reflective: 31%

inspiring: 23%

tense: 23%

emotional: 11%

dark: 7%

challenging: 5%

funny: 3%

mysterious: 3%

relaxing: 1%

sad: 1%


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