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Re: (Non-LEGO) Recommendation
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lugnet.pirates
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Tue, 28 Nov 2000 19:01:43 GMT
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In lugnet.pirates, Gerry Venteicher writes:
> In lugnet.pirates, Bruce Schlickbernd writes:
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> > This is probably the best series in this time frame and consists of a
> > staggering 20 books (Patrick O'Brian, alas, passed away at the start of this
> > year). The first book is on the overly fussy technical side and can be a
> > bit of a chore to read. The 3rd through 5th books are outstanding. I'm on
> > the 13th one at the moment.
> Hi Bruce,
> Can you tell me if a person who started reading the books by O'brian would
> be lost if they did not read them in chronilogical order. They sound really
> interesting. Any idea if there is an online bookstore I could purchase
> Hardbacks from?
> Thanks,
> Gerry
The two books I'd most likely skip are the first two, but at the same time,
these books set up characters that appear throughout the series, and both
have their good points. I'd stick with chronological order.
www.amazon.com has at least some hardbacks (the whole set is available from
them in hardback). I know the Barnes & Noble in old town Pasadena has them
in hardback, so you might wish to check their website, too. I just get the
trade paperbacks - haven't seen them in standard "pocketbook" format.
Bruce
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