![]() ![]() " Very similar in tone to the Aubrey/Maturin novels, but I prefer those. " Not the best of his books, but it definitely gives you a feel for the wonderful Aubrey/Maturin adventures that follow. Shackleton's Arctic escape is like a day out at the park comared to this. ![]() ![]() " Harder to get into than The Golden Ocean, it's neverthless a hell of a ride. " A good adventure story - less dense than some of O'Brian's works (there's more story and fewer pages full of nothing but numerous lines and sails and impenetrable ship-detail). " Started off in a thoroughly early-Jane-Austen manner. This one has similar characters to the Aubrey/Maturin series. " This and "The Golden Ocean" are independent of the Aubrey/Maturin series and are the first two seafaring novels that O'Brien wrote. This book is unpolished and a bit rough around the edges during some episodes but it tells a good story and a great adventure. " This was a tantalizing glimpse of the Aubrey/Maturin series, no doubt. " My last un-read O'Brian seafaring novel. " Great early sketches of Aubrey and Marturin. And, of course, written by Patrick O'Brian. Funny, historically accurate, full of adventure and friendship. " This MIGHT be my favorite single book ever. Overall Performance: Narration Rating: Story Rating:. ![]()
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