Literate, historically accurate, complex and well-defined characters, humorous, and the detail transports you to the British Navy circa 1800. Even better, there are 21 of them, comprising one long novel, with the first 6 just great storytelling. Maturin is a doctor: medical research, natural history, naval custom, intelligence gathering, and repressed love for one of the better female characters of the time. Aubrey, starts as Master and Commander, and through courage and seamanship, advances up the chain of command. If you don't like the first ten pages of Book One, Master and Commander, you should stop and come back to it in a few years.
You absorb unwritten lessons on friendship, leadership, character, decision-making, and observation as an aide to judgement. I read them 6 times and found something new at each reading.
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Literate, historically accurate, complex and well-defined characters, humorous, and the detail transports you to the British Navy circa 1800. Even better, there are 21 of them, comprising one long novel, with the first 6 just great storytelling. Maturin is a doctor: medical research, natural history, naval custom, intelligence gathering, and repressed love for one of the better female characters of the time. Aubrey, starts as Master and Commander, and through courage and seamanship, advances up the chain of command. If you don't like the first ten pages of Book One, Master and Commander, you should stop and come back to it in a few years. You absorb unwritten lessons on friendship, leadership, character, decision-making, and observation as an aide to judgement. I read them 6 times and found something new at each reading.