Quote: rex said: I've been hearing some really good things about the Master And Commander books. I might look into them after I'm done reading the three books I'm currently reading.
After 100 pages in, here are my comments:
First of all, if you liked the movie, you'll probably like the book. Keep in mind The Far Side of the World is actually the tenth book in the series. The first is Master and Commander. I like reading things in order.
The book is very detailed on how the warship operates. A little confusing for us landlovers, but since Dr. Martien is also not use to ships, his questions help answer questions for the reading. His character, as well as Jack Aubry's, are very much like their characters in the film. The only difference is that in The Far Side of the World their relationship is already established, while in the first book they meet each other while listening to a concert.
Later on when I finish the book, maybe I run a comparison between the Master and Commander series and the Richard Sharpe series.
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