Review: Another pretty decent submarine novel
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 10, 2013
A fairly exciting yarn about a Trident submarine on it's way to Taiwan, only to be hampered by several incidents that can only be caused from within. Starts out kind of slow, but once all the characters are established it takes off and remains on a consistent pace. Lots of military acronyms, but they are all defined on the spot (and in the glossary)...only once did I have to go back and look one up. The author certainly has extensive knowledge about the mechanical and engineering workings of these subs, and he adeptly describes the processes and functions of each area, especially when confronting a repair issue. Although building to the climax becomes one of those 'what else can go wrong?' type of scenarios, it is well-written and interesting as well as informative. I wish there was more closure regarding some of the characters, but overall it's a satisfying read. Somewhere between 3 and 4 stars, so I rounded up. Good book for any submarine fans.