• GiantRobotTRex@lemmy.sdf.org
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    4 months ago

    I really wanted to enjoy them but I just couldn’t get into the first book. Between the naval terminology and my complete lack of knowledge of the geopolitics of the era, I never really settled into the narrative because I spent all my time trying to decipher what was actually going on.

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      4 months ago

      Most of the naval terminology flew over my head. Ignoring most of it didn’t impede me from understanding and enjoying the story. But I agree it’s not always the easiest read.

    • ChickenLadyLovesLife@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      You might like the Hornblower books more. Less politics and sociology of the era and more straight-up action, combined with some antihero introspection - like the main character obsessing about how small his calves are.