Hungry as the Sea [Hardcover]

Wilbur Smith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 1978 | ISBN-10: 0434714119 | ISBN-13: 978-0434714117 | Edition: 1ST

Through shipwreck and hurricane, in the ice of the Antarctic to the coast of Africa, Nick Berg is a man fighting back against the ruthless ambition of an arch-rival who stole his wife and son and robbed him of an empire. From the author of WHEN THE LION FEEDS.

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"One of the world's most popular and prolific adventure writers."--"The Washington Post"
"Smith joins the ranks as one of the grand masters of twentieth-century novels."--"Tulsa World"
"A captivating storyteller."--"Orlando Sentinel"
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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd; 1ST edition (April 24, 1978)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0434714119
• ISBN-13: 978-0434714117
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,473,700 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wilbur Smith was born in Central Africa in 1933. He was educated at Michaelhouse and Rhodes University. After the successful publication of WHEN THE LION FEEDS in 1964 he became a full-time writer, and has since written 30 novels, all meticulously researched on his numerous expeditions worldwide. His books have been translated into twenty-six different languages

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smith at his best, June 1, 2000

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Marianne Mortensen - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hungry as the Sea (Mass Market Paperback)

I think this is one of W.S.'s best. If you are tiring of reading his South Africa chronicles (I was), you will find Hungry as the Sea, set in modern Europe and USA, a nice refreshment. Also, the storyline is good, action-packed in places leaving room for the development of the plot as well. If you are a Wilbur Smith fan, you'll love it. And lastly, for the reviewer above, if you have a problem with Wilbur Smith's symbolic use of names, at least quote them correctly when you criticize them: The main character is Nick Berg, not Alex Berg. Alexander is the villain of the story!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars my review, April 18, 2001

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Ana Maria Barrenechea - See all my reviews

This review is from: Hungry as the Sea (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is the story of a man who wins back his fortune and life from very difficult circumstances. He faces incredible storms and temperatures to salvage a boat with passengers off the coast of Antartica. He next saves an oil tanker who is also carrying his ex-wife and son.

As usual, Wilbur Smith writes in excesive detail, but makes every scene, every place and situation seems very real. The characters are also very life-like and you warm up to them imediately.

If there was anything I could say against this book, it would be that the author seems to spend too much time describing every scene during the storms and salvages, when it is hard to follow because it gets very technical. Also, the ending is a little disappointing because after he has warmed you up to his ex-wife and son you are left not knowing what happens to them.

However, it is overall a very good book and always a pleasure to read a book that is entertaining, alive and written in such a complete way.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book Mr Smith has written, March 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hungry as the Sea (Mass Market Paperback)

I am a very big fan of Wilbur Smith. Especially his earlier works. Amoung these I consider this the best. The supense and decite give the book a wonderful flavour. Unfortunately his later works have mostly been lesser efforts. I did enjoy the seventh scroll though. I also recommend SUNBIRD from his early works.