Book: Lieutenant Hornblower

[amedia]

Finally broke down and bought Midshipman Hornblower some months ago when I realized that I wasn't going to find our copy any time soon, and I really wanted to read it. Enjoyed it a lot. Found a copy of Lieutenant Hornblower at a used bookstore during our most recent trip to Houston and just finished that. Very enjoyable!

I've seen/heard versions of the events described in that book (it's the one with the mad captain who falls down the hatchway) on A&E and on two different sets of radio-theater recordings. It was nifty to read the original at last. And I didn't realize the whole thing was told from Bush's POV, which sometimes lent remarkable insight, sometimes delightful humor.

We've got all the rest, I think, so I'll be reading Hornblower and the Hotspur next. I know I should be reading Highly Worthwhile Serious books that I have on the pile, like The Kite Runner or Inkheart, but I don't feel like it. This is what I feel like, so this is what I'm reading. Darnit. :-)

Comments

[nonniemous.livejournal.com]

I so enjoyed those books! Though in the end I didn't like Hornblower much; I think I gave up on the one where he's up in the Bering Sea and an Admiral. But Hornblower and Hotspur is my favorite.

I'm not reading Kite Runner, for various reasons, most having to do with the fact it's one of those "must read" books. Just say "No?" Youngling loved Inkheart, wants me to read it, but I'll probably wait for it to be mangled in a movie with gratuitous Brendan Fraser scenery.

If you like Hornblower....

[rh-andi.livejournal.com]

....let me reccomend Alexander Kent's Richard Bolitho books. Quite incredible, and a strong character who is nowhere near perfect.... l-D

[maubast.livejournal.com]

You've probably already seen this....

http://absinthetic.livejournal.com/776713.html

[shawan-7.livejournal.com]

I loved all the Hornblower books and am amazed at how readable they've remained over the years. I tried to read the Patrick O'Brian books and found them unfriendly.

I have to admit I like reading the Bernard Cornwall books which are grand potboilers. And with Sean Bean as Richard Sharpe you've got great eye-candy.