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A review by abij
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann
Fun book to start the year.
It probably isn't of as much interest to people who know more about the time period/British history but personally I had a good time.
Definitely reads like a thriller but I appreciate that Grann kept up an interesting historical narrative while linking it all back to imperialism as a cause.
He's a great accessible historian if you're looking for a read that isn't too heavy but does analyse colonialism, class, and racism while also being super gripping.
It probably isn't of as much interest to people who know more about the time period/British history but personally I had a good time.
Definitely reads like a thriller but I appreciate that Grann kept up an interesting historical narrative while linking it all back to imperialism as a cause.
He's a great accessible historian if you're looking for a read that isn't too heavy but does analyse colonialism, class, and racism while also being super gripping.