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greybeard49's review against another edition
5.0
I am rereading O’Brian’s superb series and each book is just as brilliant the first time round. I will not wax lyrical again about these books as I have said it all before.
Whoever you are, whatever your interests, age or gender you will forgo an extraordinary experience if you do not read these books.
Whoever you are, whatever your interests, age or gender you will forgo an extraordinary experience if you do not read these books.
lekakis's review against another edition
4.0
Better than the previous book but still - only for the fans of the series at this point.
njk125's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
ckjaer88's review against another edition
3.0
Not the most action packed in the series, but interesting nonetheless. but the VERY abrupt ending is gonna cost a star.
fflf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.0
l1nds's review against another edition
3.0
Easily the weakest I've read so far, although perhaps that's oddly a testament to Patrick O'Brian's skill - he just captures the boredom of a blockade too well?! I don't really know what it was to be honest. I put it down for a while and didn't pick it up for about two years until I just missed Aubrey and Maturin too much!
teachinsci's review against another edition
4.0
This volume in the Aubrey/Maturin series had a bit more political intrigue and somewhat less on the rousing naval battles. The thing that kept it from being a 5 star for me though was the unsatisfactory ending. I felt like the story wasn't quite over. However, by this time, O'Brian certainly wasn't worried about getting the next of his series published. I look forward to reading the next.
dotorsojak's review against another edition
3.0
2.9 stars rounded up
I'm a little puzzled by the high marks the goodreads community gives this one. There is no one mission and no particular villain either. Stephen has not much to do. A couple of characters are introduced and then dropped, or at least they disappear for long stretches of the novel. Jack gets a cold!
The best part of the novel is the opening few pages in which we learn about what kind of day-to-day husband Stephen makes. Funny.
Recommended only if you're determined to read your way through the whole series.
I'm a little puzzled by the high marks the goodreads community gives this one. There is no one mission and no particular villain either. Stephen has not much to do. A couple of characters are introduced and then dropped, or at least they disappear for long stretches of the novel. Jack gets a cold!
The best part of the novel is the opening few pages in which we learn about what kind of day-to-day husband Stephen makes. Funny.
Recommended only if you're determined to read your way through the whole series.