Introduce Yourself : 1629 Mutiny on the Batavia by Henry Van Zanden

I have finally completed 1629 Mutiny on the Batavia (ebook) which I believe will make not just an outstanding film, but become one of the all time greats. It's based on a true story that evolves around war, adventure, shipwreck, mutiny, murder, massacre, love, lust, revenge and redemption. It makes The Titanic look like a kindergarten story. There have been many books written about the Batavia but no one has delved so deeply into the characterisation of the chief protagonists. Although the plot is probably the best story you will ever read, I feel that it is the characters that provide the most lingering interest and fascination. In particular I have posed some disturbing questions: How do good men/women become evil? How much evil would you commit in order to keep alive? If this book was fiction, the critics would proclaim that it is just too unbelievable. That it is a true story makes this drama/adventure even more amazing. Come on board and make The Batavia a truely great film!