Mr. Midshipman Hornblower
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1998
310
Novel • Fiction
The Sea • 1790s
1998
Adult
12-18 years
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
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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.
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.
23,681 ratings
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310
Novel • Fiction
The Sea • 1790s
1998
Adult
12-18 years
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