ons about fishing. I admit that I frequently got lost in these passages but it was worth it. This knowledge is an integral element of the story. When a component of the boat malfunctions, readers know the significance of this to the sailors. Without this, the book would have provided a message that only other sailors can understand. Junger, by supplying this information, wants to make sure that all readers can fully grasp the danger and suspense of the book. Unlike most books that are based on a true story, The Perfect Storm is neither dull nor corny. There are no clich moments in the book that would make ones skin crawl. The fact that it is a true story only serves to make it even more powerful. This book is a classic page-turner though this is not a book I would read again. Battling the Halloween Gale vicariously through the characters lives once is enough to last me a lifetime.The Perfect Storm has the potential to teach high school students many of the values that seem to have been lost over the years. Courage, teamwork, and respect for nature are all important themes in the book. The characters in the book have all learned something about themselves because of this storm. Students, after reading about these experiences, may learn to value the important things in life, and not the Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger merchandise that seems to be ubiquitous in the hallways. ...
