Sep 15 '99
Pros: Thrilling, funny, smart, enlightening
Cons: Some people just don't like sea stories?
Summary: You may not think you're the type to enjoy a 20-volume (almost) saga of life in the British Navy around 1812, but chances are if you try any one of these "Aubrey/Maturin" tales you'll devour the entire series with sheer delight.
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