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Master and Commander (Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1)
Master and Commander - Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1
Author: Patrick O'Brian
This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, Royal Navy, and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against the thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of life aboard a man-of-war in Nelson's navy are faultlessly rendered: the conversational i...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780393307054
ISBN-10: 0393307050
Publication Date: 11/1990
Pages: 411
Rating:
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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4.1 stars, based on 115 ratings
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Master and Commander (Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1) on + 15 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
I've read a couple series of nautical, historical fiction. This one jumps right to the complicated language of the sea on page one. However, beyond my general lack of understanding of the nuances through much of the book, I found this a very enjoyable book. I will be ordering the next in the series directly.
reviewed Master and Commander (Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1) on + 3 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Historically fairly accurate, well-written, some interesting characterizations. MUCH better than the movie which conflated several books and was simply confusing if you hadn't read the books. Anyone interested in the politics of the British navy through the Napoleonic wars (how one got a commission, moved up, made money, etc.), the details of different kinds of ships and how they sail, tensions within Britain in terms of class and ethnicity (Irish vs. English), will find interesting material here.
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Helpful Score: 1
good sea yarn, too many technical details for my taste, my heart belongs to Hornblower
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Hard to put down! I had to buy the set.
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I really liked this book. It was a bit slow in places, and it used a lot of nautical terms I didn't know, but overall a good story and pretty easy to read. I was pleasantly surprised. It does have some differences from the movie, but most do. Enjoy!
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mwelday avatar reviewed Master and Commander (Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1) on + 148 more book reviews
really wonderful book...great descriptions...great for lovers of naval history buffs. :) -Mirah W.
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Great stuff
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If you like early sailing stories this is for you, it is a very good read.
kentuckygirl avatar reviewed Master and Commander (Aubrey / Maturin, Bk 1) on + 19 more book reviews
The first in a series.....my husband loved it
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Much better than I expected. Made the mistake of watching the movie first and was not impressed. Pleasant suprise.
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I read the book after I had seen the movie(which I loved) and thought the book was better than the movie. I was hooked and didn't stop until I had read the entire series.


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