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M**D
The authoritative (and perhaps final?) word on Nessie
A fantastic and detailed run through of this most bizarre of mysteries/myths. In the 21st century, it's hard to credit how belief in the Loch Ness monster was relatively mainstream back in the 1970s (it might lead to you being shunned by the scientific establishment, but it was not seen as a joke in many quarters and certainly not in the media).Without drifting into detailed theories of social psychology, Williams' book provides a powerful insight into the "I WANT TO BELIEVE" tendency we find in all of us.The real making of the book comes in the final chapter, where the author puts forward a genuinely compelling explanation for the Loch Ness Monster phenomenon. What makes it even more delicious is that he could have simply ended the book without doing so, but once you've read his conclusion, it's clear that it had been signposted right the way through the text.This is the definitive Loch Ness Monster book that effectively closes a case that has teased, tormented and tantalised us for nearly a century.
E**R
Great details but really should have been half as long
Definitely a detailed record of the history of the myth...However it also has a habit of waffling about non relevant stuff to make the pages pad out. I found myself skipping 5 or 6 pages at a time occasionally as it would start talking about some persons experiences in the world war or some crap. I also didn’t care for the records of biologists arguing with each other in meetings about research papers, get back to the sightings and theories about the monster please.
M**K
MONSTROUSLY GOOD
Highly recommended. This is a well-researched, informative and hugely enjoyable look at this most enduring of mysteries. The author provides a wealth of information about the Nessie story and, despite the abundance of detail, the book is eminently readable. There has been many great publications about the Loch Ness monster, but this one is arguably the best of all. Gareth Williams digs deep into the legend and skilfully presents his findings in a way which will make you unwilling to put the book down. Gripping, entertaining and a worthy addition to the genre.
C**N
All inclusive review of evidence for and against Nessie
A very comprehensive title which seems to cover all the angles of what Nessie might or might not be and why. At the end he challenges the reader to make up their mind there and then which shouldn't really work for a non-electronic, non-social medium but somehow it does.Yes, the author does repeat some items several times but not ad nauseam. Particularly interesting and new to me was the part played by Peter Scott. He mentions the tensions building in the 1930s surrounding Hitler's expansionism but, surprisingly, that he didn't mention the Kreigsmarine visitors on a tour after the British German Naval Treaty of 1935. Why did they visit Loch Ness which is freshwater non-naval site rather remote from obvious naval bases?
T**7
Very enjoyable and well written
Very enjoyable. Having read the Gould, Whyte, Witchell and Dinsdale books over the years I found this book brought it all together. I particularly like the section of biographical info on all the main characters involved over the years. Do I believe in the monster? Not sure, but it's certainly a fascinating story.
G**R
A Good Read
An entertaining and comprehensive survey of the Loch Ness Monster over the past decades.
J**R
Incredibly detailed and repetitive to the point of sheer boredom ...
Incredibly detailed and repetitive to the point of sheer boredom to the reader though the author was obviously engrossed in his subject.
T**Y
Not what I thought It would be
This is a well researched book, but I'm afraid it didn't impress me.I found it dragged on and as a result I got bored with it, and I'll admit I didn't finish it.
