I enjoyed but not loved the abridged versions from audible but felt that unlike other fairly long books, those in this series didnt suffer from poor editing, etc. Napoleonic naval war films similar to master and commander. Click to read more about master and commander by patrick obrian. A lot of the writing advice out there focuses on what not to do.
Barry lyndon is probably the biggest and best like that. Master and commander is a nautical historical novel by the english author patrick obrian, first published in 1969 in the us and 1970 in uk. A skeptic is swept away by the bromanceatsea in master. Probably the closest i have found was warship of black fleet trilogy, book 1. Oct 04, 2010 its quite clear from master and commander that obrian hadnt the least idea in the world of spending the rest of his life writing another nineteen books about these people. The films plot and characters are adapted from three novels in author patrick obrians aubreymaturin series, which includes 20 completed novels of jack aubreys naval career. Master and commander and nautical historical novels. Master and commander book the seattle public library. A skeptic is swept away by the bromanceatsea in master npr. All eighteen books are being reissued in hardback by harpercollins with stunning new jackets. From characterization to depicting the eighteenth century world it was so much like watching first season tos but through a strange filter. If you like master and commander central rappahannock.
Master and commander by patrick obrian, first edition. The aubreymaturin novels of patrick obrian begin with master and commander the series is loosely represented in the movie version starring russell crowe, and follow the exploits of royal navy captain, lucky jack aubrey and his particular friend, a surgeon, naturalist and spy, stephen maturin, as the napoleonic wars threaten britain and her allies. The series has the same chronological order as its publication order. The far side of the world took material from books in this series, notably master and commander, hms surprise, the letter of marque, the fortune of war, and particularly the far side of the world. Jack aubrey, the naval ship commander and stephen maturin, the ships surgeon. These are the leadership books you need to read, says a former nato commander. Master and commander and nautical historical novels youtube.
The books, of which this is the first, are incredible on a number of levels, not the least of which is the consistant quality of the writing. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading master and commander vol. It is no dull history book but a gripping series of thrilling yarns which are almost impossible to put down. Feb 07, 2017 master and commander and the series of nautical historical novels by patrick obrian was the topic for this installment of read this book. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000 the novel is set at the turn of the 19th century. The book proved to be the start of the 20novel aubreymaturin series, set largely in the era of the napoleonic wars, that obrian continued working on up until his death in 2000. The atlantic recently argued that these books would be the fodder for the next game of thrones. Russell crowe stars as aubrey, the charismatic captain who. And if heor shedoes not have a copy, then beat the wretched fellow. Fehrenbachs this kind of war, on korea i had never heard of. Start with master and commander, which should be available in paperback from your nearest bookseller. The books are now available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook format. Were currently discussing this months selection, patrick obrians master and commander, in a series of.
Obrians books were written and published in the same chronological sequence as the events they describe, beginning with master and commander, set in 1800, and carrying through to the final novel, set in late 1815 after the battle of waterloo. How master and commander gets patrick obrian wrong. Foresters hornblower books when i was 8, and though i cant really tell a mizzen from a capstan i am steeped in the lore of the royal navy, and i devoured patrick obrian. If you like master and commander you might like similar books post captain, h.
For those whose only exposure to the aubrymaturin series has been the master and commander movie, you are in for a joyful surprize. Ive read the entire series, reread several, and read again the really choice ones master and commander, post captain, far side of the world, etc. Master and commander is the first novel in the epic twenty book aubreymaturin series by patrick obrian. The far side of the world used adapted elements from several different novels in the series into the film. But master and commander, while aiming to become a franchise, was a different type of. Master of the house, doling out the charm ready with a handshake and an open palm tells a saucy tale, makes a little stir customers appreciate a bonviveur the above starts playing in my head ever time i hear master and commander. Link to master and commander volume book 1 aubreymaturin novels on facebook. Surprise, the mauritius command, beat to quarters, the fortune of war.
Most proper butler, richard robert reeves arrives unexpectedly at captain tristan paul llevanths cottage to tell him of the death of his father and to inform him, that surprisingly, tristan has inherited his fathers title and is now the new earl of rochester. Why it works is my occasional series where i take books i love and try to pinpoint what the author does especially well. Book 1 aubreymaturin novels kindle edition by obrian, patrick. Her master and commander is the first fabulous book in a new series by the talented ms. If you liked master and commander by patrick obrian, here are some books like this. Jan 22, 2018 set during the napoleonic wars, these bookswith titles like master and commander, hms surprise, and desolation islandare a 20novellong meditation on the nature, practice, and pitfalls of friendship.
It establishes the friendship between captain jack aubrey rn and stephen maturin, who becomes his secretive ships surgeon and an intelligence agent. Master and commander and the series of nautical historical novels by patrick obrian was the topic for this installment of read this book. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It opens a window to a world driven by valor, loyalty, patriotism, honor and respect for god. Diary of a uboat commander full audiobook by stephen king. So on a whim i popped in my dvd of master and commander. Whereas other naval historical fiction, like the horatio hornblower and alan lewrie series, begin at the beginning of their heroes naval careers as midshipmen, obrien opens his with the promotion of jack, who has nominally been at sea since nine and factually since twelve, to master and commander, a protocaptain.
Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Were currently discussing this months selection, patrick obrians master and commander, in a series of posts to be followed by a live. Sailing ships adventure films feature films historical films literature history, naval english fiction napoleonic wars, 1800 1815. Master and commander easton press collectors librarything. Master and commander is the first of patrick obrians now famous aubreymaturin novels, set during the napoleonic wars, regarded by many as the greatest series of historical novels ever written. I havent read novels in the past ten years except for all of the patrick obrian series. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Its quite clear from master and commander that obrian hadnt the least idea in the world of spending the rest of his life writing another. Wfldp leadership in cinema master and commander, the. It is rare for hollywood movies to be historically accurate and many people know that making a movie out of a book is usually disappointing, especially to fans of the books. Jun 29, 2017 others, like patrick obriens master and commander series, are old favorites. Click on a title, author name or category to see similar books. This first book is listed as one of the uks best loved novels in a bbc poll and served as the inspiration for the russell crowe movie master and commander.
Theres an overwhelming level of seafaring jargon with little explanation or context, the perspective shifts around capriciously, and theres confusing description like this. Dec 01, 20 novelist nicola griffith had low expectations when she started reading patrick obrians master and commander. I have recently read the star force series which was fun if silly but had great action. Master and commander is one of my all time favorite movies and i think its premise could work excellently for a scifi book about two ships hunting each other down. Aubreymaturin series project gutenberg selfpublishing. If youre looking for a book similar to master and commander, these historical fiction seafearing titles are filled with adventure and shipboard life. Master and commander doesnt have a lot of plot, being of a more episodic nature, but i finished the book with a better understanding of what conditions were like onboard a ship in the napoleonic era and what daily life involved for a sailor in the royal navy. At any rate, like any good little trendsucking dilettante, i rushed out to find the first book in the series, master and commander, read it as quickly as possible, and was well and truly stumped. Forester midshipman bolitho richard bolitho series 1 by alexander kent.
I liked the characters, found the detailed portrayal of life aboard ship to be extremely interesting, and enjoyed much of the humor of the book. The far side of the world goes in the opposite direction, and is one of the most historically accurate movies of this century, as well as doing. Others, like patrick obriens master and commander series, are old favorites. Novelist nicola griffith had low expectations when she started reading patrick obrians master and commander. The aubreymaturin books began with master and commander in 1970. After being tasked with taking hms themis into battle against the french for the strategically located island of corsica, master and commander charles hayden soon must land his ship on corsica. Join our community of taste explorers to save your discoveries, create inspiring lists, get personalized recommendations, and follow interesting people. In the books, for example, he quarrels badly with aubrey about lord nelsons support for slavery. The three of them each got their big break as the star of a big budget film franchise but since then have revealed their true talents playing in some of the most interesting and frankly bizarre indie films of the last decade. These are the leadership books you need to read, says a. Oh, and stavridis writes chapter one as a discussion of reading as a path to leadership. The far side of the world is a 2003 american epic period wardrama film. Most people probably didnt know about the books master and commander was based on.
Book recommendations for people who like master and commander by patrick obrian. That cinematic captivity provides vivid glimpses of what life might have been like for naval officers 200 years ago master and commander is based on fictional novels, not actual events. Russell crowe played the role of jack aubrey, and paul bettany that of stephen maturin. Overdrive would like to use cookies to store information on your computer to improve your user experience at our website. Buy a cheap copy of her master and commander book by karen hawkins. Set during the napoleonic wars, these bookswith titles like master and commander, hms surprise, and desolation islandare a 20novellong meditation on the nature, practice, and pitfalls of friendship. Her master and commander by hawkins, karen and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Based on a series of books by patrick obrian, and directed by peter weir, master and commander plunges viewers deep into the story of a british navy ship at sea during the napoleonic war. Dying without legitimate issue, the late earl of rochester sent his butler extraordinaire, reeves, to find his wild, illegitimate children and. Master and commander is the first of a series telling of the career of captain jack aubrey and his ships doctor and some time spy stephen maturin as they and the british royal navy play their part in the napoleonic wars. But soon she was tearing through the 20volume series, reveling in the deeply. Master and commander by patrick obrian booksamillion.
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