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The opening salvo of the Aubrey-Maturin epic, in which the surgeon introduces himself to the captain by driving an elbow into his ribs during a chamber music recital. Fortunately for millions of readers, the two quickly make up. Then they commence one of the great literary voyages of our century, set against an immaculately detailed backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. This is the place to start--and in all likelihood, you won't be able to stop. --Amazon.com
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The opening salvo of the Aubrey-Maturin epic, in which the surgeon introduces himself to the captain by driving an elbow into his ribs during a chamber-music recital. Fortunately for millions of readers, the two quickly make up. Then they commence one of the great literary voyages of our century, set against an immaculately-detailed backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. This is the place to start--and in all likelihood, you won't be able to stop.
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It's hard to believe I only discovered the Aubrey/Maturin novels last fall. Since first reading "Master and Commander", Jack Aubrey & Stephen Maturin, their shipmates & their families, have come to seem like members of our family to both myself & my husband!
If "Master and Commander" is your introduction to the novels of Patrick O'Brian (as it should be), it may take awhile to become accustomed to the formality of the language. Think Jane Austen at sea, & you'll have some idea of their flavor. Pretty soon tho, the action will grab you & the pages will turn faster than you thought possible! Just make sure to savor the humor that infuses so many of the interactions & observations; you'll be laughing out loud without even realising it!
Just be warned: if you buy this book it will probably only be the beginning for you. There are 20 Aubrey/Maturin novels in all, plus numerous books (the best by Dean King) that will provide maps, nautical & historical definitions, recipes etc. to help you more fully appreciate every aspect of Patrick O'Brian's creation. You'll want them all. You will want to check out some of the excellent web sites that elaborate upon these novels. You'll even find yourself reading biographies & histories of the period! In short, when you buy "Master & Commander" you are starting a whole new hobby! Enjoy!
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Yes - I, too, am one of those readers who learned of Patrick O'Brian only when his death in January of this year brought forth an avalanche of obituaries as well as countless reports and comments on his voluminous work. Astonished at the amount of praise that was showered upon this seemingly nondescript Englishman, I ordered a copy of "Master and Commander", known to be the first of the Aubrey/Maturin novels, and - in full anticipation of a good story - carefully turned the first page. Let it be said here and now that the book surpassed all of my dangerously high-flown expectations! Now that I have finished reading it, I hardly know where to begin my enumerating all the many points and details that I took so much pleasure in. First of all, the characterization of both Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin is truly delightful. Where has there been an equally sworn, yet sometimes oddly antagonistic pair of companions? Then - and this might well be the most remarkable aspect of the whole book - Mr O'Brian proves to be extraordinarily skillful at re-creating a peculiarly turbulent period in European history. I had to do some additional reading in order to be able to grasp all of the tale's intricate details and in return was left with the impression that events could not have taken place but in the way as they are being described by Mr O'Brian. And finally, "Master and Commander" quite simply is a highly readable account of life at sea at the beginning of the 19th century, including lots of action and a chase (in chapter eleven) that made me completely forget the sights and sounds of the world around me. Perhaps I should consider myself lucky not to have heard of Mr O'Brian before, for the products of his genius are now still waiting to be reaped. I am looking forward to the harvest.
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These fabulous stories can be a bit difficult for those of us who have not served on a ship of the line in the 19th century. I, much like Dr.
Maturin from the books, am drawn by the beauty
and drama of the sea and the action faced by
a British man o' war but am ignorant of many of the terms and language. Patrick O'Brian is a
master at immersing his reader in the daily life
of all the characters the reader encounters in
his books. I have found "A Sea of Words" by
Dean King to be a wonderful resource companion to O'Brian's novels. Full of descriptions of naval terms, historical maps, drawings and events of the time it is descriped by
the publisher as "A lexicon and companion for
Patrick O'Brian's seafaring tales" this book is at
my side as I enjoy the adventures of Captain
Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin.
Maturin from the books, am drawn by the beauty
and drama of the sea and the action faced by
a British man o' war but am ignorant of many of the terms and language. Patrick O'Brian is a
master at immersing his reader in the daily life
of all the characters the reader encounters in
his books. I have found "A Sea of Words" by
Dean King to be a wonderful resource companion to O'Brian's novels. Full of descriptions of naval terms, historical maps, drawings and events of the time it is descriped by
the publisher as "A lexicon and companion for
Patrick O'Brian's seafaring tales" this book is at
my side as I enjoy the adventures of Captain
Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin.
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Interessant, gut geschrieben, aber vom sprachlichen 'Navy'-Text in Englisch für einen Leser, dessen Muttersprache nicht Englisch ist, sehr schwer zugänglich. Lesen Sie weiter...
Vor 7 Monaten von Barbara Drissner veröffentlicht
Excellent Performance by Simon Vance
I highly recommend the performance of Simon Vance. His reading is excellent. Jack Aubrey's vibrant personality comes alive, as does Maturin's more subtle character. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 25. März 2008 von Leserin
Ein Fest für Wasserratten, für Landratten, für...
Als der sanguinische und zur Fettleibigkeit neigende Marineleutnant Jack Aubrey bei einem Kammerkonzert begeistert den Rhythmus mitklopft, muss er sich von seinem Nachbarn, dem... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 14. März 2006 von Ansgar von der Osten
A Wonderful Sea Story
The first in Patrick O'Brian's twenty-volume "Aubrey-Maturin" series, "Master and Commander" is both a compelling narrative and a fine foundation for the books to follow. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 29. Juli 2000 von richard_t
The Best Sea Yarn Ever?
Having grown up with Horatio Hornblower, Teddy Roosvelt's classic "Naval History of the War of 1812," and Fletcher pratt's "Empire and the Sea," among others, I... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 18. Juli 2000 von Lloyd A. Conway
An good sea story with lots of action
This was the first in the series of Aubrey/Maturin novels, and one of the best of the series. The setting is in the Mediterranean (1798-1801), and like all books in this series,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 12. Juli 2000 von Fred Camfield
Old Fahioned Virtual Reality
You don't need a high powered game computer to experience being on the deck of a fighting British Naval Vessel at the end of the eighteenth century. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 5. Mai 2000 von Michael M McKone
Extraordinary writing -- one to savor
I was in the US Navy for several years, and without that context I may well have been utterly lost. With a bit of nautical knowledge and/or fascination with the high seas, though,... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 27. April 2000 von Tom
I'm ready to set sail!
Having just finished the first of the series, I am ready to say that I am at the least intrigued. More than interesting (once you conquer the flow of the prose), the book is a... Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 27. April 2000 von Gary R. Higginbotham II
Among the minority: Couldn't have been more disappointed
I bought this book after hearing and reading all the hype about the series and was really looking forward to it. But I must second the few other reviewers here who did not like it. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 16. April 2000 von dd9000
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