Susan Hated Literature

Author: Patrick O’Brien
Book 11
ISBN: 0006499260

Someone mentions Jack Aubrey and at once you think of sea battles and naval history, you may not think of Stock Exchange frauds and court cases, but that is exactly what we have here. Of course there is some sea action, this book takes up after Master and Commander, so even if you only saw the film you have a rough idea of what to expect.. Aubrey and the crew of the Surprise have been off protecting whalers and most of this book is set either on their way home, or back in England.

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Author: Patrick O’Brien

I’ve read a few of these books since seeing Master and Commander: The far side of the world film which was roughly based on two of O’Brian’s books. As with the others this was avery enjoyable read, even if I do tend to skim some of
the more technical ship-related jargon.

I’d actually say that this is my favourite so far, there is a lot of character building, and that is what I like in a book.
On this occasion we journey from the New World to England, and then via
other places, to France. As the title suggests the books focuses more
on Stephen Maturin, but Aubrey is never far away either.

If you’ve enjoyed other Aubrey/Maturin books you’ll like this too

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