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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower

C.S. Forester
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Mr. Midshipman Hornblower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998

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C.S. Forester

Mr. Midshipman Hornblower

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Sea • 1790s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester follows a young British naval officer named Horatio Hornblower as he embarks on his early seafaring career. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, the collection includes stories like "Hornblower and the Even Chance" and "Hornblower and the Cargo of Rice," depicting Hornblower's challenges, growth, and development as an officer.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Gritty

Emotional

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

23,681 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester offers an engaging introduction to the beloved naval character, Horatio Hornblower. Readers praise its vivid maritime setting and character development. However, some find the episodic structure fragmented. Overall, it remains a classic in nautical fiction, appealing to fans of historical adventures.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mr. Midshipman Hornblower?

A reader captivated by maritime adventures, historical settings, and character growth will enjoy Mr. Midshipman Hornblower by C.S. Forester. Fans of Patrick O'Brian’s Master and Commander or Dudley Pope's Ramage series, with their rich naval detail and dynamic protagonists, will find Forester's work equally engaging.

4.4

23,681 ratings

84%

Loved it

14%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

310

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

The Sea • 1790s

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

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