Desolation Island

Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 5

De: Patrick O'Brian

Narrado por: Patrick Tull

Jack's prize money has set the household accounts aright, but if he continues frittering it on naive extravagances, it will be gone in a fortnight. Fortunately he gets a commission aboard the Leopard, bound for Australia to rescue the hated and captive Captain Bligh.Don't miss the rest of the Aubrey/Maturin series.©1978 Patrick O'Brian (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"O'Brian is not that hard a taste to acquire, but he is very tough to shake...[the Aubrey/Maturin series] is a great work." (Boston Globe)

Why so many bad reviews?

Was hesitant to get this title because of so many poor reviews. Only did it to have read them all. Now I'm very pleased I did. Why so much fuss over such a great listen. Lots of different aspects of A&M life looked into. Very satisfing. I can only guess that the minimal "ship to ship" fighting, and the linear story, didn't apeal to everyone. Plus really got under my skin that Jack is such an oblivion on land. Great suspence with the chase and the spying.

I love this series.

Any additional comments?

As simple as that. This series is magnificent and I treat it like a rare treasure. Whenever I feel like there is nothing I want to 'read'/listen to, I get another gem from this series.

Patrick Tull was born to read these books, his rendition is brilliant and eminently fits the material.

Best or 2nd best of 1st 5

Thought this book post fresh intriguing dilemmas with more matured (understandably) characters. A strong favorite so far, although the introductory book which hooks one in is a pretty great ride also.

Good story but ending leaves the reader hanging

Another good story from Patrick O'Brian but the story ends and it seems there is more to be said to complete the story. Maybe it will be completed in a future book.

Best book series I have ever read! Phenomenal characterizations.

The relationship between Capt Aubrey and Dr Stephen Maturin…brilliant! Such wonderful insight to human interactions…set in the Royal Navy of the 1800s.