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The Far Side of the World
- Aubrey/Maturin Series, Book 10
- Narrated by: Patrick Tull
- Length: 14 hrs and 35 mins
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"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)
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- Darwin8u
- 05-08-17
What lies beyond is the far side of the world...
“Martin was a thoroughly amiable man, a man of wide reading, but when he came to write he mounted upon a pair of stilts, unusually lofty stilts, and staggered along at a most ungracious pace, with an occasional awkward lurch into colloquialism, giving a strikingly false impression of himself.”
― Patrick O'Brian, The Far Side of the World
'The Far Side of the World' is driven by a fairly simple plot. It is a chase, a hunt, a sea race from Gibraltar, down around Cape Horn into the Pacific. The Surprise has been tasked with intercepting the American frigate the Norfolk as it hunts for British whalers in the Great South Sea on the Far Side of the World. The benefit of this novel's simple plot structure is it really boils the book down to what makes the series great: O'Brian's nautical prose and the relationship between Dr. Stephen Maturin and Captain Jack Aubrey.
The relationship between Maturin and Aubrey is one that captures the unique relationship that forms between some men in battle, war, etc., that seems to almost transcend relationships of blood or the liquid link of lovers. Some of the most touching parts of this novel are those lines where Captain Aubrey recognizes how his role as captain requires him to do something that will cause distress or pain to Dr. Maturin. The affection is real. It is honest. It is mature. The amazing thing is this type of love between men almost NEVER gets exposed in modern literature or art. Again, I say almost because there are example, but the great thing about this series is O'Brian lets this relationship grow and develop and adds complexities to it that are unparalleled anywhere in literature.
I also adore how these two men explore two great models* of masculinity. Captain Aubrey (to me) represents almost a Ruler form of masculinity while Doctor Maturin represents the Explorer form. These two men, with these two very distinct FORMS and WAYS of BEING men are able to interact, cooperate, resolve conflict, etc., through their linked affection, to a world at war and a world unknown. I read these novels and I believe there is nothing that Victorian rules and the Age of Enlightenment can't accomplish.
* Borrowing a bit from Clare W. Graves here.
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- Jean
- 07-21-11
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.
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- NMPsy
- 05-11-05
The Far Side of the World ( Unabridged)
Listening to Patrick Tull is like having an endlessly patient, wonderfully entertaining grandpa who will read and read and read. Combine Patrick Tull's narration with Patrick O'Brian's brilliant, heroic and funny world and you are off on a barefoot cruise every day. But stop right here, go back, and start at the beginning with Master and Commander. And, haul down the mizzen topgallant on your way back. There's not a moment to lose.
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- Mary
- 05-30-12
I love this series, such fun!
Would you listen to The Far Side of the World again? Why?
I have listened to this series twice already, and will again in a few years I'm sure.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Far Side of the World?
The relationship of the the Captain and the Surgeon are so much fun and so very real.
Any additional comments?
I much perfer the reading of Patrick Tull to Simon Vance. I have listened to both and for this eries Tull is much better for these books. Simon Vance is great in others, but not these books.
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- Octopus Jones
- 08-10-18
Which this is the very best nautical series ever writ!
I’ve read this entire series countless times and now to have the absolute pleasure of listening to it read by a most prodigious narrator gives me even greater joy! On to the next book, there is not a moment to lose!
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- Keith
- 11-21-16
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.
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- LaRinda
- 07-28-18
One of my favorite books.
This book had the strongest finish compared to the previous books in the series as far as I am concerned. Having said that, the entire series is full of great moments, fascinating plots and themes. I’m still connecting the dots with Homer.
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- Special K -AZ
- 05-22-18
A long voyage in many ways
Another great story of the sea in the 18th century English navy. I enjoyed it
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- shadowjumper
- 07-20-17
Great series
I love the Aubrey Maturin series, but I'm growing tired of the climax of the plot coming on the last page. I prefer some closure, some opportunity to destress with the main characters as they come down from that climax. in this book it's literally the last two sentences.
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- Matthew
- 03-12-17
Best of the series
It has everything you expect from an Aubrey/Maturin tale: continuity of plot, strife and drama at home, political intrigue, espionage, seafaring adventure, philosophical and moral quandries (Stephen refused to resuscitate the Gunner!), cliffs hangers (open water waiting for certain doom) and (spoiler) the Surprise arriving in the nick of time to Deus ex machina the book to a close. Read the whole series many times, this is in my top 3. Patrick Tull is a wonderful narrator. No one embodies Jack or Stephen as well.
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