The Lifeboat in Bound Together

Mar 29, 2012 Susan rated it it was amazing

Today, and this month marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. The Titanic went down historically on April 12th, 1912. On that note, The Lifeboat is being published this month. I was sent a copy by Penguin. I started to read it 2 days ago.

Wow, The Lifeboat blew me away with its narrative. The Lifeboat is literary, but it is also filled with mystery, and suspense. After the Titanic went down, did you ever wonder what it was like on the lifeboats for them? Did you re-call if you saw the movie, Today, and this month marks the 100th anniversary of the Titanic. The Titanic went down historically on April 12th, 1912. On that note, The Lifeboat is being published this month. I was sent a copy by Penguin. I started to read it 2 days ago.

Wow, The Lifeboat blew me away with its narrative. The Lifeboat is literary, but it is also filled with mystery, and suspense. After the Titanic went down, did you ever wonder what it was like on the lifeboats for them? Did you re-call if you saw the movie, Titanic it was said the capacity for the lifeboats was not enough for the capacity for the entire ship. The question, who will survive? Do you sacrifice others to save yourself? What would you do if you were in this situation?

The Lifeboat, is thought provoking and think about mankind and human nature. The lifeboat has a capacity of 40 passengers. 39 passengers were on the lifeboat. It was filled to capacity. The regulations then for lifeboats was not accurate.

The Lifeboat, takes place on a ship, called the Empress Alexandra. The story is told by Grace Winter. She has just been married to her wealthy banker husband, Henry. While on the ship, it explodes. There is implications that her husband bought her a seat on a lifeboat that was filled to capacity. There fits the story, with plenty of twists and turn and mystery, with plenty of accusations, and paranoia, and strong women characters to make you think what you would do any extreme disaster. The story is written into Henry and Grace's romance, and the problems they had before their marriage, his and her family life.

This is one novel, I will set up with little information. This story I felt was that good. It doesn't need any further explanation. Just a fast paced novel that you wish it would not end. The Lifeboat is a satisfying read.

A good summer read, but not while on a cruise. I give it 5 thumbs up. I like to read books at a different time and place, and something I have not experienced, and make you think. This fits the bill. Thank you Anna for a copy to review. ...more

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May 30, 2012 Deb rated it it was ok

I am constantly fascinated in everyday life by people and their actions. I always wonder how people think and what goes through their minds when they do or say certain things.

Was I fascinated by Grace in this story? No. I thought she was an unlikable character who was calculating and conniving. And not by her actions on the lifeboat, but by her back story, how she "met" Henry, and how she planned to change her course in life.

The lifeboat descriptions were fascinating, you almost felt the anguish ...more

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Mar 06, 2012 Glenda rated it it was ok

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This story is told from the perspective of Grace, a twenty four year old newlywed, who finds herself in a lifeboat with thirty eight other people when their ship unexpectedly sinks in the middle of the ocean. Unfortunately for Grace and the others, the life boat is a teensy bit overcrowded and there is no rescue in site. As the days go on the tension ratchets up as people come undone mentally and physically. Eventually some very disturbing things take place on the lifeboat requiring the survivor ...more

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Mar 19, 2013 Mina rated it liked it

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"Mrs. Forester, who had been so silent and watchful, went mad overnight."

The Lifeboat read was like being in the choppy sea without the means to navigate well. At times I thought I understood and even empathized with the 39 passengers adrift and then there were the moments when I realized I didn't know where the narrator was taking me. At times I had no empathy for anyone in that wretched boat. Even so I read at a breakneck pace wanting to be with the survivors all the way to the novel's conclus ...more

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Jun 27, 2012 Pat rated it really liked it

Just as much as I disliked The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake, I LIKED The Lifeboat. It begins with a good mystery - why is the main character on trial after being in a lifeboat for 20+ days???? Good story, good characters, and very well written. One of the few books I have read recently where I had to read EVERY single word!

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Aug 23, 2014 Amy Hayes rated it it was ok

Great cover, synopsis sounded compelling, but it was so boring. I almost dnf'd it because I didn't know if I could suffer through until the end. ...more

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Apr 27, 2013 Kathi Early rated it it was ok

This was an interesting book, but it moved slowly and I felt it left a lot to figure out. It would be a good book club book as it lends itself well to discussions and interpretations. I can appreciate the author's ability to describe the characters and their personalities but didn't not like the missing events and the jumping around. ...more

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