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“Excellent series.”
Will B wrote this review Wednesday, July 1 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Interesting characters, lots of history and interesting science of the time. Enough swashbuckling action to keep the pages turning.”
Dick C wrote this review Thursday, June 11 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Liked the last one but loved this one: really cracks on with the plot. Aubrey and Maturin return to home waters after the long voyage to Asia, Australia and Peru that's consumed to last few books. For the first time since his Mauritius Command, Aubrey is given a proper squadron, headed by 74-gun ship of the line the Bellona, along with a promotion. All is not well with rest of the ships however...
TheophileEscargot wrote this review Monday, August 11 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Meanwhile, Maturin returns home to find his wife Diana has not exactly adapted to the rigours of motherhood.
So, another very good one.”
“(book 17 of a 21-book series, published 1995):
Teduardo wrote this review Wednesday, February 20 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
6980 pages of pure joy - culturally & linguistically immersive historical literature, set on the sea of the Napoleonic Wars. Ah, so captivating, I sincerely miss plunging from one book to the next now that they're complete. Yes, this was an adventure my Mom started me on, buying one of the first books as a present based on a review she read. The language, the leadership, the relations, the sea, rich with characters one learns to love. I'll look back with fondness on my 21 weeks of sailing with O'Brian across his inspired imagination.”
“A wonderful later additition to the series, one that adds even more depth to Stephen's character (which I almost didn't think possible). Much of it takes place on dry land, for a change, but it's still quite exciting.”
Michael K wrote this review Saturday, November 17 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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