- Paperback: 327 pages
- Publisher: Pineapple Press (15 Oct 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1561644625
- ISBN-13: 978-1561644629
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,926,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Paddy O'Brian it ain't.....
10 Jun 2005
Format:Hardcover
....but then who else can write like him? Let's get one thing out of the way: I'm not qualified at all to critique literature but I have do have some opinions about Naval Historical Fiction as I read O'Brian, Forester, Kent, Lambdin (and Cornwell) on a regular basis. Robert Macomber's written a pretty good book. It's not perfect by any stretch but my vote is 3.5 stars. It's a good read, and a page-turner but it's also an easy read. It seems the characters lack a bit in depth. After having finished the book today I can remember the name of the protagonist and one other character and even then only by last name. Another thing I notice is the chapters seem to be more like short stories rather than part of a novel. But that's not necessarily a bad thing as I seem to enjoy each chapter on it's own merits. Maybe that's a function of my own short attention span. One thing I will say is that I will look for Mr. Macomber's first two books and, if they are as good as this book I will read his forthcoming works. Also, as a resident of South-West Florida I enjoy his description of this area before this area turned into a mini-Miami.
I'm wavering on changing my rating from 3 to 4. The aforementioned authors seem to do a bit better job than Robert Macomber but I certainly *did* enjoy this book. For the time being let me leave my vote at 3.5 and see what happens in the future.
I'm wavering on changing my rating from 3 to 4. The aforementioned authors seem to do a bit better job than Robert Macomber but I certainly *did* enjoy this book. For the time being let me leave my vote at 3.5 and see what happens in the future.
Excellent Book!
24 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is another in the series by Charles Macomber. My husband found one of the series of books in our local library, and then wanted all of the other books. This one rounds out his collection. He enjoys Macomber's subject matter and the way he puts this material into words. He read this book in one day and then wanted more.
Peter Wake moves to steam power
26 Dec 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Although I did not find this book to be as good as the first two in the series, it still was a great read and the information about the early use of steam power in the Union Navy was fascinating. The only reason I limited it to four stars was that the first two were so very good. I do not hesitate recommending it to anyone that enjoyed the first two books of the series
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