The Far Side of the World

Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 10

De: Patrick O'Brian

Narrado por: Patrick Tull

The South Seas are a paradise for battle-weary Captain Jack Aubrey and ship's surgeon Stephen Maturin. But their peace is disturbed when Stephen's fancy for a peculiar marine organism lands him overboard. Acting in his usual headstrong fashion, Jack dives into the rescue, unfortunately failing to plan what will happen once they are both in the water watching the sails of the Surprise disappear in the mist.Don't miss the rest of the Aubrey/Maturin series.©1984 Patrick O'Brian (P)2003 Recorded Books, LLC.

Reseñas de la Crítica

"The best historical novels ever written." (The New York Times Book Review)
"No writer alive can move one as O'Brian can; no one can make you laugh so loud with hilarity, whiten your knuckles with unbearable tension or choke with emotion. He is the master." (Irish Times)

Can’t get enough!!

Love the characters. I want to read more!!! On to the next book!
Bring it on

Incredibly realistic tail with super compelling characters, a true treat!

I am always amazed at how the author can pull together a story and has branched out from just naval encounters. This one was a true treat and loved every minute of it.

The Far side of the World

What a great sailing story. Not much of a story about naval battles but this story give a fabulous insight into Naval life of the 1790's. The information on whaling and the tension between British and U.S. whales was great. Patrick Tull is the best narrator of the series that I have listen to. The excitment displayed by the parson and the doctor regarding the exploration of nature was the best part of the story. The description of the Galapagos Island was magnificent.

Far Side Of Imagination

I have reviewed each one of these recordings in order as I have listened to them. So far they have only gotten better! Patrick Tulls American accent is classic and only serves to deepen the immersion in this incredible series. Far Side of the World is another perfect installment in the greatest historical series ever written. Listen to it and don't hesitate.

A class of storytelling unlike nearly any other.

I believe the true value of a novel, such as this one, comes from the feelings it leaves the reader with. In the case of O'Brian's The Far Side of the World, I was left with a feeling of absolute love for the story, it's characters, and style, as well as an incredible glee.

(SPOILERS AHEAD)
As the final chapter came to a close I emitted a sound quite similar to that of a girl in her tweens when she sees her favorite musician in public or at a concert. (SPOILERS AHEAD) As the Surprise came around the bend into view after having just knocked down the masts of the American whaler I was in such a state of high emotion that I shouted out in glee! (and I'm an American!)

Mr O'Brian has created another beautiful performance of storytelling that I just cannot get enough of. Oh how I love these books.

wonderful narration

I love these adventures and the great historical detail of life in royal navy. Tull is a fabulous narrator and brings the characters to life

Always Entertaining!

Patrick O'Brian deftly opens up a different side of the world for Aubrey and Maturin. Although not one of my favourite this series is always entertaining and leaves you anxious for the next book.

Ahoy Listeners!

Another spectacular book by this Author! The late Patrick Tull the Reader is magnificent in his portrayals of each character! 3 Cheers for Jack and Dr. Maturin. !

A Perfect Narrator

Outstanding stories made even better in this format by the absolutely amazing voice of Patrick Tull.

Strong middle, weak ending

O'Brian was significantly better at writing beginnings and middles than endings. He had a distressing tendency to build to climactic action, then just stop.

Following the events of Treason's Harbour (the consequences of which we see little), Aubrey is sent with the Surprise to South America to intercept an American frigate that is engaged in commerce raiding.

The pursuit is written masterfully, with the kind of details that the author is renowned for researching and inserting in his books. He evokes the society (and science) of the early 19th century, and particularly the British navy of the period, like no other author has.

But the action after the Surprise finds the frigate is deeply unsatisfying, with minimal suspense and a hand-waved conclusion. It's not quite a Deus ex Machina, as the resolution is foreshadowed, but it's not written well.

While much of the book is clear 5-star material, I can't give that rating to a book that stumbles so badly at the finish line. Still, the historical part of the story is good enough that i would recommend this to history buffs.