The "Master & Commander" Series by Patrick O'Brian has been a great companion to me over the years and over many re-reads. For me it's not about the sea battle

The "Master & Commander" Series by Patrick O'Brian has been a great companion to me over the years and over many re-reads. For me it's not about the sea battles -which I don't find particularly interesting- but rather about the writing style, the character development, and the fun of ambling through life with Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin.