So true, and well put. I read all the Aubrey Maturin books first and then read four Hornblower novels. Aubrey Maturin is better in terms of style, plot, enviro

So true, and well put. I read all the Aubrey Maturin books first and then read four Hornblower novels. Aubrey Maturin is better in terms of style, plot, environment and language. I'd recommend the Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series to anyone who likes O'Brian. He writes superbly too, but has more action.