The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

I really loved this book. I must confess, I listened to it on Audible, which I initially thought was a mistake: the first few chapters are slow as they detail the crew and their lives in Britain. However, once they set sail, I was gripped and finished it in a couple of days. Huge props must be given to the reader Dion Graham, who does an excellent job of bringing the book to life.

This is a tale of human survival in the most harrowing of circumstances. It is a truly fascinating story, and unlike many stories of shipwreck, mutiny and murder, this one is all the better because it is real. Mr. Grann spent many years collating the different sources, looking in archives, and even visiting Wager Island. He does a fantastic job of giving a broad account that covers all the characters and is fair in his writing.

Unlike many other books, there isn't a lot of allegory, not a lot to read into; it is just good history and plot. As such, I won't spoil it. Instead, I encourage you to pick it up and go for it.