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    Pat Ryan Hatboro, Pa 03-10-17
    Pat Ryan Hatboro, Pa 03-10-17 Member Since 2014
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    "Good Period Story"
    Where does Master and Commander rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

    Top 10.


    What other book might you compare Master and Commander to and why?

    Any Bernard Cornwell books but more wordy.


    Would you listen to another book narrated by Patrick Tull?

    Yes although it took awhile to warm up to him.


    Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

    Some wry humor brought some chuckles.


    Any additional comments?

    Good storyline and if you are into 18th.century naval tactics and ships this is for you

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    D. P. Knudsen 03-03-17
    D. P. Knudsen 03-03-17
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    "Must read because it sets up the series"

    As with many series, this book takes much time acquainting the reader with characters, setting, etc. But once that droll fodder gets past it catches wind and becomes a wonderful account of war on the sea in the 18th century. The reader does a remarkable job pronouncing nautical terms and giving different voices and even accents to the characters. I've not yet reached the end and already I'm looking forward to the next book. Don't abandon this because it begins slowly; rather, endure the foreplay because what follows is worth it!

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    ScoutlyJ 02-28-17
    ScoutlyJ 02-28-17
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    "1800 English Navy Bromance Book 1"

    This is the beginning of a delightful 20 book series based on actual British Naval engagements with a wonderful set of characters, natural history, psychological insight and keen personal observation. Hooked me enough to return multiple times to these great characters, great stories and great ships. Not a moment to lose!

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    Walter K Bynum Midwest City, OK, US 02-27-17
    Walter K Bynum Midwest City, OK, US 02-27-17 Member Since 2016
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    "Excellently read and wonderfully written!"

    Love this series as read by Patrick Tull. Very engaging and realistic. I am most impressed by the narration of the naval battles. Thoroughly enjoyable!

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    Jon Zenor Colorado Springs 02-16-17
    Jon Zenor Colorado Springs 02-16-17 Member Since 2018
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    "Interesting story, hard to follow"

    I don't know why but I had a really hard time following what was going on in this story. It kept jumping to a future moment and then doing a flashback to what happened just before, and maybe it had something to do with the over abundance of nautical terms. Even knowing what some of those terms meant I was still lost as to exactly what happened sometimes.

    Despite the above complaint, the story, or at least the parts I followed and understood, was still interesting. Also it's neat to get a glimpse of what Naval life was like back then.

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    Andrew 02-14-17
    Andrew 02-14-17
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    "Vocal portrayal was perfect!"

    Good story, incredibly well-told. Variance in dialect, etc. Will definitely recommend it and will order more in the series.

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    Austen Blincow 02-06-17
    Austen Blincow 02-06-17 Member Since 2018
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    "Just...incredible"

    I've been curious about these for a while but my dad giving me a hard copy and finding out that Patrick O'Brian's favorite author was Jane Austen, not to mention dearth of good audiobooks of late, made me decided to take the plunge. Exceptional, on all counts. And there's 20 more of them!

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    Atlantic Aviator 02-04-17
    Atlantic Aviator 02-04-17
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    "Hail Britannia, Britannia rule the waves!"

    A terrific story of friendship, and sailing when England ruled the seas. Perfectly narrated by Patrick Tull. Historically true to the era, and seamanship. O'Brian's attention to detail of the tall ships of that time is well known and respected.

    I'm a poor sleeper, and my nights are filled with these tales of "Lucky Jack" who is not always lucky in terms of finances, love, or the men he reports to at the Admiralty.

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    shadowjumper 01-22-17
    shadowjumper 01-22-17 Member Since 2017
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    "Marvelous"

    The narrator was awesome, intonations that I couldn't pick up while reading changed the story. indeed added to it superbly

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    Cora Keegan 12-26-16
    Cora Keegan 12-26-16 Member Since 2013
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    "Exciting and different"
    What made the experience of listening to Master and Commander the most enjoyable?

    I really thought this was going to be the story in the Russell Crow movie but it is so much better. Dramatic sea battles and everyday life. You also learn a lot of old world ship terms, as a sailor I probably found that more interesting than most would. You will learn a lot about how things worked in the day.


    Who was your favorite character and why?

    The main character in this book is a very human man who worked for a long time to get a command and is clearly not confident in his new role. But he comes through with witt and cunning.


    Which scene was your favorite?

    I think the final chase and sinking of the ship by the enemy.


    If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

    Not ruined by Hollywood, a real story.


    Any additional comments?

    I found this enjoyable and even my girlfriend liked it. It has a wide appeal.

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