Flying Colours Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I think this is probably the shortest of the Hornblower novels, at only about 155 pages. Still, it's more than enough time for Horatio to expound meaningfully and at length about his Emo Man-Pain. Before I met Horatio - or at least, the book version of him - I did not think it was possible for someone born in the eighteenth century to have Emo Man-Pain. And yet he manages it with aplomb. I consistently want to smack him for his attitude towards Maria, and even more so for his attitude towards Lady Barbara, who is supposedly the love of his life. Never is it more plain than in this book just why the producers of the Hornblower miniseries felt it necessary to add the character of Archie Kennedy; without Archie's influence, Horatio really is insufferable. "

" A good ending to the three book (Beat to Quarters / Ship of the Line / Flying Colours) saga; however, Hornblower's constant self-doubt is becoming tiresome... "

" All the Horatio Hornblower books are great. "

" A really nice change of pace for the series, with Hornblower engaged in a land based adventure- as a prisoner, then as an escapee in France (and don't worry, there is an exciting naval battle as well!) Forester is one of those writers who is so skilled at plotting that I never stop to admire any of the writing, because I'm so caught up in the story. So I guess he did his job well. "

" I just started but I have been in Love with these books since I was a teenager. I am already on chapter 6 and it truely helps to have seen a Horatio Hornblower on tv before reading a book about him as it truely helps keep every thing in line. I finished this book it was quite well done I thought. "

" Taken prisoner by the French, Hornblower must escape and make his way back to England while sheltering the two men remaining under his command. While taking place almost entirely not on a ship, this was a really good action yarn that showcases Hornblower's ingenuity and bravery (and good luck!) Also features perhaps the unhappiest ending so far, simply because it reveals Hornblower's complete inability to be happy no matter what his circumstances--a trait I would find infuriating in a real person, but in Hornblower it makes him pathetic and very human. "

" Loved these when i was young. "

" Hornblower is a bit of a scoundrel sometimes, but he can't help that women love him. "

" Hornblower escapes from France with a one-legged man and cheats on his wife without being sorry. Still good, but Hornblower's better on a ship. "

" action-packed, but more self-doubt, sadness and poverty than Aubrey. There's more of a feel of the loneliness of command... but sometimes I feel an outsider looking into the story rather than the involvement and fun the O'Brian commands. Still, good books; you don't feel empty afterwards. "

" The first story in the 4 novel Admiral Hornblower omnibus. Bliss. "

" A much more cerebral book than its predecessors, it's much more about character development than about action. Sure, there's a plot, but it's sort of in the background. It's excellent, but gut-wrenching at times. "

" Horblower finally achieves the success he felt he has lacked in this gripping escape adventure "

" So far so good, more action and excitement and not so much worrying. I like the addition of Brown. "

" Pretty good. Fun book, full of a lot of action, almost all on land. "

" A good book, but not my favorite Hornblower. This one deals less with sea battles and more with land issues. "

" great young adult male reading. Its all about intelligence, honor, and adventure. getting tired. They author is becoming bored "

" I am continuing on my journey of getting reacquainted with Horatio Hornblower. It has been so fun, but I would say this novel is my least favorite of the Hornblower novels. I love the ending, but it does lag a bit up until that point. A little too much of Hornblower's self-doubt too. "

" Even though there is less sailing in this book than I'd like, it is an excellent adventure. "

" All of the books in the series are amazing! "

" Excellent. Exciting escape! I may have read it too fast because I was so excited! "

" I am continuing on my journey of getting reacquainted with Horatio Hornblower. It has been so fun, but I would say this novel is my least favorite of the Hornblower novels. I love the ending, but it does lag a bit up until that point. A little too much of Hornblower's self-doubt too. "

" The first story in the 4 novel Admiral Hornblower omnibus. Bliss. "

" My favourite book of the entire Hornblower saga and that's saying a lot as I thoroughly enjoyed all the other books. "

" A good book, but not my favorite Hornblower. This one deals less with sea battles and more with land issues. "

" Pretty good. Fun book, full of a lot of action, almost all on land. "

" Horatio Hornblower is up the list on my top list of heroes. "

" Probably my favorite of the bunch, although more action on land than sea. "

" An adventure story that I just love "

" This is the best one yet. I will hate to finish this series. "