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The Far Side of the World

Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 10

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The Far Side of the World

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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It is still the War of 1812 and Jack Aubrey - with his tetchy, sardonic friend Stephen Maturin - has set course across the South Atlantic to intercept a powerful American frigate outward bound to play havoc with the British whaling trade. If they do not come up with her before she rounds the Horn, they must follow her into the Great South Sea and as far across the Pacific as she may lead them.

But Aubrey has to cope with a succession of disasters - men overboard, castaways, encounters with savages, storms, typhoons, groundings, shipwrecks, to say nothing of murder and criminal insanity.

©1984 The Estate of the late Patrick O'Brian CBE (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Military Suspense Thriller & Suspense War & Military Crime Witty
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the best narrator so far in audible and a wonderful tale of naval action on board hms surprise with irrepressible caotain Aubrey

a wonderful naval tranche of sea life

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These fantastic novels totally immerse you in the world of the 19th century, a wonderfully different world

Total escapism

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This is the book that the original film Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World is based upon however much of the storyline is different. It’s a very good story though.

Excellent with some similarities to the film

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Audio book: Segments of text repeated... consistent if you rewind. Dropped one star from Performance but not the narrator's fault.

Some problems with recording

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The best story so far. It needs editing though: duplicate sentences in some chapters.

Once Again Another Superb Story

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