The Wine-Dark Sea Audiobook

" One of the most enjoyable in the series so far "

" I have read the entire Aubrey/Maturn series at least six times, in order, and been captivated by many facets. Of course the sheer adventure is enthralling, but the way in which O'Brian has developed his characters as the books go along is magical. One reviewer called O'Brian " The Jane Austen of the 20th century." Right on! Only in the last two books as O'Brian aged and was no doubt under pressure from publishers, did the standards slip. "

" This voyage is looooong. "

" I know Patrick O'Brian is a cult figure for a number of readers and I can understand the attraction. Well written, deeply historical, great characterization and intriguing plots. I read this first and then The Hundred Days and then stopped. It just isn't for me to continue through the series. "

" 1st Recorded Reading: August 2001 "

" Awesome. Sea battles and Peruvian exploration and political intrigue and character interaction galore. The subtle touches of humor are delightful and had me laughing out loud on occasion. "

" Not to read a handful of the Aubry books is to miss visiting one of the most thoroughly realized and absorbing imaginary worlds in all of English literature. O'Brian may not be as essential to life as Shakespeare, but he makes life richer by far. "

" Rambles a little in the middle but starts and ends very well indeed. "

" Another wonderful volume. Can't read these often enough. "

" This book had some very interesting scenes, one of which was the eruption of a volcano in the ocean and its affects on the wildlife and ships nearby. "

" first read Dec 2007 "

" Hugely enjoyable foray into the Pacific and Chilean coast "

" Good book! Ended without the typical cliff hanger necessitating the purchase of the next in the series... at this point a rarity! :P "

" I found this to be one of the most exciting of the Aubrey Maturin novels. "

" Another excellent chapter in the Aubrey/Maturin epic. You are as good as there with them crossing the atlantic and climbing the Andes. I highly recommend it, along with the other 20 books in the series! "

" This was an enjoyable addition to the series. A bit slimmer than some of the other books, and entirely set at sea, with lots of action. "

" More of the same... mizzenmasts, stay sails, full broadsides, avast ye matees, etc.Time to take a break before going on to the next one. "

" Previously read in mid-2008. "

" The adventures of Jack and Stephen continue well. I don't recommend, however, reading all 20 in a row without a break. I am stopping to read something else before I continue with 17-20. I am still enjoying them immensely though. "

" Another leg of the legendary journey of Jack and Stephen. From Tonga to Peru, and Stephen's exertion in Peru. At last, home-bound for England after several years circumnavigate. Of course, many wonderful naval battles as well. Already started the next in the series, The Commodore. "

" Book #16...more adventures...and narrow escapes. This series has been marvelous to read. "

" Awesome. Sea battles and Peruvian exploration and political intrigue and character interaction galore. The subtle touches of humor are delightful and had me laughing out loud on occasion. "

" This book had some very interesting scenes, one of which was the eruption of a volcano in the ocean and its affects on the wildlife and ships nearby. "