The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder [Large Print]

by David Grann

Book Overview

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth

On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell...

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593678257
• ISBN13: 9780593678251
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
• Length: 528 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Well written, but dragged on.

As far as historical non fictional narratives go, The Wager was decent. Grann does a very good job at getting the reader engaged in the first few chapters, meanwhile in the back of your mind, you know what direction the book is going-especially as a book about a shipwreck. One could predict-without any prior knowledge of the story- how the majority of the story would play out, and unfortunately, that is what hurt the book. It had moments of captivation, but ultimately, it seemed to drag a bit, considering the subject matter (without giving too much away)- we get it, they are hungry and likely delirious. I would say if this type of historical story line, you may enjoy it to a decent degree. If not, it is average at best. 3/5.