Patrick O'Brian creates and intricate story melting the point of view between two charters: Dr. Maturin freelance Navel Intelligence and Capt Aubrey of the Royal Navy. He not only tells a story of England's life during the Age of Sail, but he give a gimps into the seedier side of things in the 17-...show more
Douglas Adams' wit (Monty Python style) has always been a favorite of mine and this book has it in spades. I have read it many times and this book has a permanent place on my shelf. If you are not knowledgeable in British culture many of the jokes may be lost to you, so reader be warned. The boo...show more
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