Reviews

Annapolis by William Martin

izzy_reads7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging informative slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

duparker's review against another edition

3.0

2.5 Stars. This book is too formulaic, with two families that draw out a dislike for each other over centuries. It is too far fetched and a bit underwhelming. The present time was probably the best part. There are other, better, Martin books.

bookishquilter's review against another edition

5.0

An amazing story from beginning to end!

As a Navy wife I did not know very much about naval history. This book kept me engaged through so many wars and conflicts that I had only heard about in passing. The locations are so vividly described. I have visited Annapolis and lived in Hawaii. I was able to see the locations in my head as I read the descriptions.

Not only did I learn so much about history but the fictional family was a joy to read about. They were just as flawed and optimistic as anyone else in the world and their reactions to history unfolding made me think about how I would have reacted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I look forward to reading more from this author.

katymvt's review against another edition

2.0

I didn't care for this one as much as his other books. Just seems to go from war to war without much in between.