The Far Side of the World (Aubrey/Maturin Novels, 10) (Book 10)

My local libraries provided bits and pieces of O'Brien's 20 novel series. I had begun this adventure with Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin and was determined to read it from port to prophesy... but when I got to #10, it could not be found. I had to order it and its delivery via mail dragged on and on... and while Aubrey doesn't fair as well in port as he does during a commission, I skipped over this novel while completing the 20 novel series--HA HA HA, thinking that the movie that had been made would adequately refresh my memory about what happened in The Far Side of the World. But, NO, take my word for it, that's a missed buoy, a drenched ankle, a broken oar. This story is worth the wait, fits perfectly between #9 and #11 and if you're loving all the cannon fire, sail adjustments, night-sky goggling, tiffs and spats between the crew members up til now, read it. (Honestly? I think it doesn't live at my local libraries anymore because it's been swiped by readers so hooked on the story he/she stole it.)

book as promised

Best novel of the Royal Navy life during the Napoleonic war . If even if you never read a book in this series you can pick it up with this story.

Much of the movie "master and commander" you'll find from this book. As are the others, in this series of 21, a very well written book, interesting storyline, and melds well with the others. Too bad "21" wasn't more complete!

The book condition is fine, but it's not the same version as pictured. I was trying to complete a set, so that doesn't work for me.

A nice addition to O'Brian's series of navy adventures

I love them both! I also bought one of the lexicons about this series and i felt great understanding even more about the naval text that flew by me the first time i read the 20-book series. A great ride!

I love the Aubrey & Maturin series but I was at a disadvantage with this book. I had recently rewatched the movie Master and Commander: the Far Side of the World so, instead of reading in the series order, I jumped to the tenth book as the movie is based on #1 and #10.My disadvantage is that I was too focused on the plot of the movie. I kept expecting certain things to happen and was thrown off when they didn’t. That said, O’Brian is always a delight, sardonic and witty as well as entertaining and educational. I know better than to compare book and movies - it’s just frustrating.This book sees the Surprise round Cape Horn and search the coast of Chile, Peru, and Ecuador for an American frigate that’s been attacking British whalers. There is a lot of strife, both on board and off, and a lot of physical deprivation and desolation. The characters were miserable for most of the story, showing yet again that sailor’s life was far from enviable.