I agree entirely about the Dudley Pope books. I've read most of the
Alexander Kent/Bolitho books, but he's pretty dreary and repetitive.
Needs a better editor (don't we all). Haven't read them all. A friend
gave me a complete set for my birthday. I've also read all of C.S.
Forester, especially the Hornblower series.
By the way, a little plug for B.S. Levy directed to the two or three
FOT guys that haven't read him. Do so. But speaking of guys that
need an editor, the last book was both delightful and irritating. No
one can edit their own copy past second draft. By that time every
word is a drop of blood, and hard to toss.
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On Apr 9, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Robert M. Lang wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I can't recall if we ever covered the topic, but have you read any
> of the
> Dudley Pope Ramage! novels? They're a cut ahead of Alexander Kent
> but not
> quite as good as Aubrey/Maturin.
>
> Anything else I might suggest is surely on your "read it already
> list". I
> have a stack of books that I've had no time to read. Included on
> the list
> are everything from O'brian after Ionian Mission. I know there's at
> least
> 10 more on that pile.
>
> But Ramage is great fun indeed.
>
> I don't suppose you've read Doug Nye's book on Senna. From the parts I
> scanned, I shelled out about $50 for that one, hardcover and all.
>
> regards,
> rml
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