A review by mbondlamberty
The Ionian Mission by Patrick O'Brian

4.0

One has to keep in mind that O'Brian was relying on actual logs and records for most of his tales. With that in mind understand that blockade duty can be dull and that is why this is 4 stars. That said the parts that aren't blockade are fun. Not to engage in another comparison with Hornblower, this series is more enjoyable for the obvious human shortcomings of the Captain, compared to Hornblower's mystical ability to do just about everything he sets his mind to do. And you see Aubrey fumble about a bit.