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Publication Date: February 3, 1981 | ISBN-10: 0451095995 | ISBN-13: 978-0451095992 | Edition: First Edition

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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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Publisher: Signet; First Edition edition (February 3, 1981)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451095995
ISBN-13: 978-0451095992
Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.3 x 1.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,740,589 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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

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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!

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very Compelling
This is a great story I enjoy reading every year or two. It sweeps me up every time in its drama. Unlike other Smith books it doesn't have a military focus or background for the... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Ronald Whitmill

4.0 out of 5 stars Talented author
Will Smith books are always good. Some better than others. This one is not as good as some of his others but really worth reading.

Published 7 months ago by Golden Girl

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Technical
This storyline is so technical about the running a tug to rescue a disabled ocean liner that I had to give up 27% through the book. Read more

Published 9 months ago by D. Fish

4.0 out of 5 stars Third Wilbur Smith book I've read.
Loved River God and Seventh Scroll.

Really really liked this one, as far as the seafaring adventure went. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Michael B

4.0 out of 5 stars Hungry As The Sea
As with all of Wilbur Smith's books - this one was different but nevertheless very interesting as well as excellent!

Published 9 months ago by Josephine M. Chambers

2.0 out of 5 stars Really soapy
I'll read anything that has storms and ocean-going salvage tugs. This book has both, in addition to a vendetta, corporate and individual malfeasance, and romantic rivalry. Read more

Published 11 months ago by Eric C. Welch

5.0 out of 5 stars Sea Excellence
What a trip, you learn about environmental concerns, deep sea salvage, ship building, the whole nine yards. Exciting, just a great story. Hooray Wilbur Smith don't stop writing.

Published 11 months ago by GayleT

1.0 out of 5 stars Spoiled by lack of research
Now I was an engineer on seagoing tugs and have been involved in salvage operations. That a captain should do the things that Berg did is preposterous. Read more

Published 20 months ago by H. Starrenburg

2.0 out of 5 stars A bit much
I bought this thinking it would be a sea story, which it was, but it was an Arnold Swarzenega (?) teenager's fantasy, of unremitting action, busty slender beauties (two), covered... Read more

Published 22 months ago by Schaefer-Parker

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Action/Adventure
This is one of the greatest, most entertaining action/adventure tales that I have had the pleasure of reading. Read more

Published on January 27, 2010 by Nancy Thompsen

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Nicholas Berg stepped out of the taxi on to the floodlit dock and paused to look up at the Warlock. Read the first page

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pod tanks, tank pods, navigation bridge, collision mat, golden dawn, daily hire, tank deck, stern quarters, salvage tug, day cabin, bridge windows, engine telegraph, anchor winches

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Christy Marine, Golden Adventurer, David Allen, Duncan Alexander, Nicholas Berg, Jules Levoisin, Ocean Salvage, Vin Baker, Chief Engineer, James Teacher, Cape Alarm, Cape Town, Orient Amex, Charles Gras, Beauty Baker, Tom Parker, First Officer, Samantha Silver, Gulf Stream, Nick Berg, Arthur Christy, Lloyd's Open Form, Third Officer, Good Hope, Shackleton Bay

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This book cites 11 books:

Hungry As The Sea by Wilbur Smith in Copyright, and Back Cover
The Eye of the Tiger by Wilbur Smith in Front Matter
When the Lion Feeds by Wilbur A. Smith in Front Matter
Shout at the Devil by Wilbur Smith in Front Matter
Eagle in the Sky by Wilbur A. Smith in Front Matter

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