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Review:
Mr. Midshipman Hornblower is the first of C.S. Forester’s series of books starring the young naval officer and charts his career from his first step on a ship’s deck to his commission as a lieutenant. The story is an exciting and action-packed one and covers a very interesting part of naval history. Mr. Midshipman Hornblower himself is a strong character who does his duty conscientiously and tries to do his best, although things do not always go well for him. Through many incidents, battles and problems Hornblower shows that he is a model young man and is rightly promoted. Although Hornblower is naturally involved in many battles and violent situations, the author handles the gory details well, but be aware that characters are maimed, wounded, guillotined and in other ways disposed of throughout the book. It is a classic read for boys.
A rousing good story, this book is also an example for young gentlemen. Hornblower is an inspiration for all young people. Doing the right thing, being honest, truthful and trustworthy gets Mr. Hornblower respect and promotion. He acts honourably in all things. Even Sir Winston Churchill says, “I find Hornblower admirable [and] vastly entertaining.”
Mr. Midshipman Hornblower, C.S. Forester, Penguin Books, first published 1950.
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