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The Grossman translation of DQ is a fine read. I read it in a seminar which is the academic equivalent of a book club. That was awesome. If you get into it, it'
by CalChris 10y ago
The Grossman translation of DQ is a fine read. I read it in a seminar which is the academic equivalent of a book club. That was awesome. If you get into it, it's a great discussion book.
I'd recommend Marryat's Mister Midshipman Easy over Forester's Mister Midshipman Hornblower. Marryat speaks from authority when he speaks of the sea and of naval warfare. Neither Forester nor Patrick O'Brian sailed.
- vram22 10y agoI really enjoyed reading Midshipman Easy and other similar books as a kid. That particular series by Marryat was good too.
- stinkytaco 10y agoPerhaps Marryat is more authentic than O'Brian or Forester, but he is not as good a writer. Easy lacks the coherent storytelling, character building and -- at least compared to Aubrey/Maturin -- the excellent sense of humor. Worth a read? Absolutely. Better? I enjoy both better than Marryat, but especially O'Brian.