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Sharks and Little Fish: A Novel of German Submarine Warfare Paperback – January 1, 2003
- Print length432 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherLyons Pr
- Publication dateJanuary 1, 2003
- Dimensions5.5 x 1.25 x 8 inches
- ISBN-101585748099
- ISBN-13978-1585748099
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- Publisher : Lyons Pr; First Edition (January 1, 2003)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 432 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1585748099
- ISBN-13 : 978-1585748099
- Item Weight : 1.15 pounds
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.25 x 8 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,764,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #14,525 in War Fiction (Books)
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2016A unique insight to life aboard a British naval vessel and a German submarine engaged in a cat and mouse game during WWII. Excellent read
- Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014I read this in a condensed version when I was a kid. Finally got the entire book. A "must" for anyone who enjoyed Das Boot or books about WWII submarine warfare. I will not do a review of the book. You can get that on the internet almost anywhere. The book is raw and gritty and pulls few punches. Booknack through Amazon gave me a great deal. The copy I received must have been an overstock because it was pristine. The book came within the appropriate time and was packaged well. The price, even with shipping, was far less than I had seen elsewhere. I highly recommend the book, the seller and, of course, kudos to Amazon.. . .
- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2019Could not get through it. Vulgar and smutty book with virtually no submarine action and I LOVE submarine books. I am not righteous but this book could not even be read. Perhaps it lost something in its translation. A book that has nothing but conversations and virtually no descriptive narration. The author seemed to dwell on gruesome areas concerning bodily functions and damages. Fortunately, I bought it used so little loss, but it was a total waste of money. Should have treated myself to lunch.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017A remarkable classic. Delighted to finally own my own copy.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2020This book has not been published in 20 years so naturally the condition is old but very good considering its age
- Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021Arrived quickly. Excellent condition.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2013I first read this book as a deck seaman on my way to the Philippines sailing on an LHA. Forget about "Das Boot", this is the real deal. In this book the U-Boats Commander has to make an endorsement to the War Correspondent who is about to depart after a war patrol. His use of the word "while" in the endorsement will have you rolling on the floor laughing! If you have struggled through Lothar Buchiems book "Das Boot" you will know what I mean. Otts description of Navy life is spot on and unforgettable. If you think the Germans were all stodgy Prussians then be ready for a shock. The personalities and experiences they encounter are gripping and unforgettable.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2014Hubby and I are reading this together (as we do all our books), but having difficulty understanding what's happening. The author is very good with his descriptions of men dying and their blood and guts, but with regard to events, not so much. For instance, suddenly we're walking on land when hubby and I thought we were at sea! In one event, the author describes what happened after it was all over with, rather than have the event evolve naturally, explaining it as it occurred. Poor writing.
On a positive note, there are some very funny anecdotes about these young boys -- not men yet, certainly -- and their youthful "energy" shall we say. That's why I give it the two stars. We have read just about everything there is on the U-boats; this one goes to the very bottom of the pile.
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- christina sReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 24, 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
great book
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on October 11, 2015
3.0 out of 5 stars was better. I should qualify this as I saw the ...
This is one book where the film, in my estimation any way, was better. I should qualify this as I saw the movie about 50 years ago and had actually been looking for a copy. Instead I found the book, but am still looking for the film. Somebody liked the book to the "Caine Mutiny" but I would strongly disagree. That story played among Officers, while "Sharks" deals with lower ranks and that might account for some of the fisticuffs depicted. Just the same, as I said, I preferred the movie.