Master and Commander

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  Epic

  One of the most detailed works of fiction I have ever read. The stage is truly grand in this historical depiction of Nelson's navy, and the thrills never disappoint. One of the few novels I have truly enjoyed.

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  Aye!

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  Jo said on Mar 30, 2011 | Add your feedback

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  It is quite clear that O'Brian had no intention of writing further stories in this series when he put the final words on Master & Commander: there is not so much that could be called a plot, rather a series of things happening in succession, and the last few chapters are a constant denouement in whi ... (continue)

  It is quite clear that O'Brian had no intention of writing further stories in this series when he put the final words on Master & Commander: there is not so much that could be called a plot, rather a series of things happening in succession, and the last few chapters are a constant denouement in which the Sophies are more spectators than actors.
  The strength of this book is actually in the characters -both the relationship between the main trio of Aubrey, Maturin and Dillon, and the short but poignant characterization of every secondary person we encounter- and the wonderful historical setting, the period talk, the nautical knowledge.

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  Ian Atrus said on Jan 30, 2011 | Add your feedback

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  Summary of all in the series

  The best of the historical British sailing navy series. Master and Commander is the first of 20 novels covering the careers of a fictional British Warship captain and his good friend. The technical detail is so complete it is intimidating at times, and the language takes some getting used to. I r ... (continue)

  The best of the historical British sailing navy series. Master and Commander is the first of 20 novels covering the careers of a fictional British Warship captain and his good friend. The technical detail is so complete it is intimidating at times, and the language takes some getting used to. I re-read this series about every other year.

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  Jim Playford said on Dec 19, 2010 | Add your feedback

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  Great series (23 adventures)

  Takes you away...high adventure. Pretty much for the male side of the aisle.

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  Wes said on Feb 21, 2010 | Add your feedback

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• English Books
• Paperback 411 Pages
• Edition: Reprint
• ISBN-10: 0393307050
• ISBN-13: 9780393307054
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Pub date: Nov 01, 1990
• Dimensions: 1290 mm x 839 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
• Also available as: Hardcover, Audio CD, Audio Cassette and Others
• In other languages: other languages Libros en Español, Libri Italiani

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