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By: C. S. Forester
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Read By: Christian Rodska Publisher: AudioGO Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 5.67 hours at 1.5x Speed 4.25 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: September 2010 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN:
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The Admiral's face was grim as he gave Commodore Hornblower his orders. The situation was critical: mutiny was an infection that could spread through the fleet like the plague and, furthermore, the crew were threatening to go over to the French.

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"Wow. I am continually amazed at how Hornblower manages the situations in which he finds himself. He rarely has to compromise his morals and beliefs while maintaining the rules and regs of the Navy. To be such an integral part of the fall of Napoleon- well I didn't expect anything less. And then there is Bush... when I read of his death I was on a plane and found myself sobbing as I read the words. My fellow passengers thought I was nuts, but they didn't love Bush like I did! :-) I kept hoping he would thump his way back to the town but alas, he was really gone. The affair with the french girl was annoying at best, but I'll chock it up to mourning. The ending was the most shocking- I seriously thought that it couldn't be any worse. Less and less pages were left and I couldn't see ho he would extricate himself from this situation, and then there it was. I think I honestly felt as relived as Hornblower at that moment."

— Lizzy (5 out of 5 stars)

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I love all the Hornblower books. "

    — David, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this - but then I always do. The difference with this on was the unexpected turns in the novel around previously key supporting characters. However, Hornblower, as always comes through. "

    — Alasdair, 1/30/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Entertaining story, but I can't help thinking that I would rather that it had left me with a better opinion of Horatio. I love that he is a flawed character, but this seemed like a bit much. I can only hope that the next book will redeem him. "

    — Vicki, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hornblower is not infallible. In fact, I think he's a scoundrel in this book. "

    — Kathryn, 12/14/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm kinda of mad at CS Forester. I like Bush and he just offhandedly kills hims. "

    — April, 12/11/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " great young adult male reading. Its all about intelligence, honor, and adventure. finally finished .. lol "

    — Max, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " The book started off on a good note, in trying to solving the problem of mutineers and didn't look like any decision taken will show him in bad light but as always Hornblower came out smelling like rose. The book went terrible after this with no action and silly romances. "

    — Mayank, 12/4/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " My least favorite of the Hornblower collection, but still worth reading. "

    — Chris, 11/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Another great 'Oration 'Ornblower book in my favorite series of all time. No reason to change my mind. "

    — Linda, 8/27/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Loved these when i was young. "

    — Daniel, 5/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " The ending was abrupt. Hoping #11 brings a good end to the series. "

    — Andy, 4/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Love this series. I have read them at least a half a dozen times. "

    — Hazel, 1/21/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great Hornblower story. Continually amazed at how Forester manages to tell a different story each time. "

    — Deb, 10/25/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " All the Horatio Hornblower books are great. "

    — Anita, 7/27/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " 5 stars for the first half, but will Hornblower ever stop his self-examination? It's annoying. Get confident, stupid! "

    — Bill, 3/31/2012
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another great story! Less adventure and more about Hornblower's personal life, but still quite interesting. "

    — Rosemary, 11/23/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Seemed to be one of the weaker entries - a bit rote-ish. "

    — Craig, 7/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I didn't think this book was a good as the other books in the series, but still I learned a few things. "

    — David, 4/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Book 10 of 11. So glad I bought the complete set as a bargain deal! "

    — Andrew, 2/12/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A good read. Like to jump into classic books now and then. The writing is different in a good way. Sometimes the pacing got a bit slow, but overall an engaging book. "

    — Samuel, 11/16/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Seemed to be one of the weaker entries - a bit rote-ish. "

    — Craig, 6/6/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I'm kinda of mad at CS Forester. I like Bush and he just offhandedly kills hims. "

    — April, 4/21/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I really enjoyed this - but then I always do. The difference with this on was the unexpected turns in the novel around previously key supporting characters. However, Hornblower, as always comes through. "

    — Alasdair, 12/21/2009
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Hornblower is not infallible. In fact, I think he's a scoundrel in this book. "

    — Kathryn, 6/8/2009

About C. S. Forester

C. S. Forester was the pen name of Cecil Louis Troughton Smith (1899–1966), an English novelist who rose to fame with tales of naval warfare. His most notable works are The African Queen and the eleven-book Horatio Hornblower series, depicting a Royal Navy officer during the Napoleonic era. His novels A Ship of the Line and Flying Colours were jointly awarded the 1938 James Tait Black Memorial Prize for fiction. He is also known for writing gritty psychological thrillers that took crime writing in a new direction as they portrayed ordinary people turning in desperation to crime.

About Christian Rodska

Christian Rodska has worked in theaters all over the United Kingdom and in the West End, and he has recorded hundreds of radio plays and poetry programs. Over the last thirty years he has worked regularly in television, from early programs such as Follyfoot and Doomwatch, to Taggart, Sharpe, and Wycliffe. He has recorded over one hundred audiobooks and has won several awards, including fourteen AudioFile Earphones Awards.