andrewjm25 's review for:

Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester
4.5
adventurous challenging tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Initially the complex language caught me off guard, but it's only natural for an older book. After I got used to the language it was quite fun and immersive. Not to mention all the new naval terminology I learned. I was on the edge of my seat the entire book as Horatio Hornblower manages to survive one danger after another. Highly recommend.