Booklog: The Dragon in the Sea by Frank Herbert
The Dragon in the Sea by Frank Herbert
Everyone know Frank Herbert as the author of Dune but a lot of people don't know that he wrote a number of other excellent novels.
The Dragon in the Sea is a science-fiction submarine-battle psychological thriller. It was written in the 1950s and for the most part it stands the test of time. I wouldn't be surprised if some of the modern submarine-battle thrillers like Das Boot and The Hunt for Red October owe it a debt.
It's not just a battle story, it's also a compelling depiction of the ways men function in conditions of pressure and uncertainty.
Psychology geeks who know a little Freud and Jung will probably get more enjoyment out of this book. Some of the psych theories might seem a little silly and dated now.
The audio version is narrated by Scott Brick. I think he overacts some of the narration, and he gets the accent of one of the crewmembers wrong, but overall he does a good job.
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