R E K. (bigstone) - , reviewed Ramage & the Drumbeat (Lord Ramage, Bk 2) on + 1453 more book reviews
Discovering a class of book one has not preveouly read is exciting. This was one that I found exciting and fun. It's part of a group called Nautical Fiction. No, I know little about sailing ships of any kind. My only experience was sailing in a pleasure boat with a couple of friends.
So what did I find in this book? I found fast paced action, wonderful characterization, a good story and wonderful plot. What didn't I like? I did not understand so many of the nautical terms that I glossed without the knowing how understanding might have contributed to the read. Nevertheless, this was a fine read. It's part of an 18 book series writen by the author. And, there are many other authors who write in this vein.
About the story: Lieutenant Lord Nicholas ramage captains a very small shop called the Kathleen. His crew so loves him that they follow him without hesitation. Some of his actions are outlandish, even gagainst his orders but somehow he is right, usually landing on his feet and serving the British navy heroically. He has an uncanny ability to see what can happen based on his experience and knowledge of his craft, the sea, weather and crew.
And, he falls in love with a lovely Marchesa di Volterra whom he is is to transport to Gibralter with two other Italians. But the romance only adds a bit of spice to the story because the essence is Ramage himself and his crew whose personalities dominate the tale. This is a fine read and I believe is a wonderful group of books. I only wish the author had given background and details about how what he wrote and why.
So what did I find in this book? I found fast paced action, wonderful characterization, a good story and wonderful plot. What didn't I like? I did not understand so many of the nautical terms that I glossed without the knowing how understanding might have contributed to the read. Nevertheless, this was a fine read. It's part of an 18 book series writen by the author. And, there are many other authors who write in this vein.
About the story: Lieutenant Lord Nicholas ramage captains a very small shop called the Kathleen. His crew so loves him that they follow him without hesitation. Some of his actions are outlandish, even gagainst his orders but somehow he is right, usually landing on his feet and serving the British navy heroically. He has an uncanny ability to see what can happen based on his experience and knowledge of his craft, the sea, weather and crew.
And, he falls in love with a lovely Marchesa di Volterra whom he is is to transport to Gibralter with two other Italians. But the romance only adds a bit of spice to the story because the essence is Ramage himself and his crew whose personalities dominate the tale. This is a fine read and I believe is a wonderful group of books. I only wish the author had given background and details about how what he wrote and why.
