Ship of the Line (Hornblower Saga) by C. S. Forester
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Book Reviews of Ship of the Line (Hornblower Saga)
Book Review: A pleasing complexity for a derring-do story
Summary: 5 Stars
After seeing a spate of Hornblower TV features, I finally picked up one to read. I expected a sort of gung-ho boys' book. Instead, Ship of the Line draws a complex, interesting character who lacks either the saccharine of many "boys' books" of the late 19th or early 20th centuries or the "grit over good" tone of the rather ridiculous "tough mercenary kills all" modern cheap war paperback. I will immediately proceed to read the other ten, and I advise the reader to do so as well. Forester is trying to give us a naval social history lesson, wrapped in a complex heroic figure, and he by and large succeeds.Book Review: A Wonderful Friendship
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the next Hornblower chronologically, it was not the next one written. Now that the series is completed it makes sense to read it as Hornblower's career progresses in the Royal Navy.
The whole series is a pleasure to read full of action and adventure; with enough time for a little romance.
Get acquainted with one of the most popular characters in modern literature.
After reading this you will be back for more. And that is a wonderful thing.
Book Review: A Great Book in a Great Series
Summary: 5 Stars
This is such a great series (Patrick O'Brian is good, but a distant second) and this book is one of the best in it. Very exciting battles with Hornblower displaying his superior wits again and again, as well as his always present self-doubt. His character is so believable and so compelling, and the sea adventures so believable and vivid, that this is a joy to read. Be sure, at the least to read Beat to Quarters first. Better yet, read them all in order.Book Review: Amazing Series!
Summary: 5 Stars
The entire series is amazing! I do wish I was a little more of a sailor it would make the read much more enjoyable as his books are filled with techinical jargon, etc... Don't worry though not knowing anything definately does not detract from the stories, but knowing sure would help. Make sure you start with Midshipman as there are many allusions to it in later books.Book Review: excellent book
Summary: 5 Stars
"Ship of the line" is a sequel to "Beat to quarters" and shows the adventures of Hornblower after his coming back to England. He receives the ship of the line "Sutherland" and becomes part of the Mediterranean Squadron under Lady Barbara's husband command. There he performs his duties, as usual, perfectly and becomes a hero.
Excellent book for Hornblower's fans.