A review by mordshunger
The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian

adventurous challenging slow-paced

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

2.5

Maturin refuses performing an abortion AGAIN and there are terrible consequences. Medical malpractice and casual murder. Very upsetting and unlikely to be fully historical accurate, Higgins should have gotten his comeuppance by the Captain or the doctor. They failed to protect the young woman who was a guest aboard, and I was surprised that Jack was not more perturbed by this lapse in responsibility. In comparison, the movie sterilised the situation and turned all blame away from our two heroes and fully onto the mean, superstitious mass of sailors. A spineless adaption, very Hollywood.