Mr. Midshipman Hornblower
i finished the novel by C.S. Forester a week ago or so, but i just didnt have the time to write about it until now. well, that and i forgot. i was so super busy with the office move just before the thanksgiving day holidays and then the ’settling in’ is still settling. well enough of the excuses. its my blog anyway, i can critique what i wish when i wish. i really dont need to go into self admonition.
a little back history of myself for those that may or may not know. i am an avid fan of 17th – 19th century naval adventures. pirates, napoleonics, etc. tall ships and sails have always had a soft spot for me. the Horatio Hornblower series has been a favourite, though i only ever read a couple of the books. the movie with gregory peck is always a staple in my library. i never read the ‘first’ novel in this series. over all and with all the bias that i can bestow upon it, i feel that this novel is very top notch. i really had a hard time putting it down and i was quite disappointed with work interrupting my usual reading times.
i give the book 5 out of 5 stars!
i am currently reading (a modern novel for a change) the kite runner by Khaled Hosseini. it too is a great read and i am nearly all the way through it. but i shall give my review when i am actually finished.
