I'm an older person (age 71) who spent 6 years in the Navy in peacetime serving on a Minesweeper. But anyone who has been on the sea for any length of time can identify with this tale of war, unrequited love and incredible suspense. The horror of World War I naval warfare is front and center, and young lives lost in the senseless slaughter of wartime.....well, what can you say? The story starts slowly, and sounds like a real diary, and it begins to grip you as you proceed through the book. It is a book you will long remember. The narrator is Mark Smith of Simpsonson, South Carolina whose mellow voice is simply captivating. You should seek out his other recordings. Trust me on this, you will enjoy this book, and you will never forget it. This is a fabulous book Showbizbuff 2009-10-23 00:02:11 2009-10-23 00:02:11 5 1 5.00