There are many things I love about this novel, a debut by author Gary S. Maynard. Drawing from a deep well of personal experiences sailing around the world with his family, he weaves a fascinating coming of age account of three teenagers who flee their dysfunctional families and set sail in the salvaged sloop "Plumbelly" to parts unknown in the South Pacific. Maynard limns his characters in such a way that I cared about the fate of each of them - even the unlikable ones.
Maynard's style and voice are reminiscent of Joseph Conrad. His love and intricate knowledge of the sea and of sailing jump off of each page. He uses precise nautical terms to invite the reader aboard the sloop and into the adventures and challenges faced by Gabe, Tanya, and Lloyd. We watch them grow in their relationships with each other and with the daunting environment they have brave. The seas they sail are rough indeed, literally and figuratively. And Maynard draws us along, as we eagerly anticipate every tack and rogue wave that may await this trio of intrepid young sailors.
I look forward to more adventure stories from this promising author.
Enjoy!
Al
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