The first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of life aboard a man-of-war are rendered: the conversational idiom of the men, the food, the floggings, the mysteries of wind and rigging, and the roar of broadsides as the great ships close in battle.
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The first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against the backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of life aboard a man-of-war are rendered: the conversational idiom of the men, the food, the floggings, the mysteries of wind and rigging, and the roar of broadsides as the great ships close in battle.
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Add this copy of Master and Commander to cart. $59.43, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1999 by Thorndike Pr.
I really, really wanted to like this book, I really did. However, the writing is in the language of the time and how they spoke so it makes it extremely hard for me to read. I tried three times to read it, and just could not get through it, I even tried listening to it, and I couldn't do it. If you liked the movie, I say to give it a try, you might enjoy it and can get through it.
Mary F
Oct 6, 2011
Best writing in decades
Seriously, the best series of books I've run into in a long,long time! I keep buying it for other people to read too!
captaindick
Jan 31, 2008
This book introduces us to the series of Aubrey- Maturin historical novels that take place during the Napoleanic wars. The story accurately depicts life aboard a ship of the Royal Navy during the height of England's superiority on the seas. The period language and nautical terminology provide an education for the fans of naval history; the rich character development engages the discriminating fiction reader as well.
Scottgelt
Jul 19, 2007
Too technical
I'm having a hard time getting through it. I've heard it gets better. Lots of technical stuff that bogs it down.
