Desolation Island [UNABRIDGED] (Aubrey-Maturin) [Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Patrick O'Brian (Author), Simon Vance (Narrator)

Book Description

Series: Aubrey-Maturin | Publication Date: February 1, 2005

Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend, surgeon Stephen Maturin, sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy—and a treacherous disease that decimates the crew. With a Dutch man-of-war to windward, the undermanned, outgunned Leopard sails for her life into the freezing waters of the Antarctic, where, in mountainous seas, the Dutchman closes in.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks; Unabridged edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 078618227X
• ISBN-13: 978-0786182275
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,140,398 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #32 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( O ) > O'Brian, Patrick

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5.0 out of 5 stars Do you want to go Sailing ?, August 6, 2009

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elli (Montana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Desolation Island [UNABRIDGED] (Aubrey-Maturin) (Audio CD)

When I want to get away for a break, I can become completely immersed in this absolutely wonderful series. I will NEVER give these books away. If you would like to become a little more knowledgeable about the sailing world there is plenty here .. I who know nothing of sailing now know a few of the terms. I was so happy to have the Russell Crowe movie made .. but it was just too short for me (it was a merging of several of the books). The Series is NOT too short .. you can have days and days upon the sea, with intrigue and love (just a tiny bit .. after all, these are Men of the late 1700's! What a Great Romp)

5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Aubrey, Dr. Maturin at your service, June 10, 2007

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This review is from: Desolation Island [UNABRIDGED] (Aubrey-Maturin) (Audio CD)

This time the plot involves more than sea, battle, and the natural world. The ship has taken on prisoners consigned to Australia. This feature adds pathos, indigation, and other emotional factors to the usual naval war beteen Britain and France.

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1.0 out of 5 stars insipid performance by Simon Vance, July 20, 2008

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Adam Patrick "adam" (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Desolation Island [UNABRIDGED] (Aubrey-Maturin) (Audio CD)

For anyone who loves to listen the O'brian's novels read with eloquence and great vocal characterization, go for Patrick O'Tull's version. Seriously, he is much better than Simon's insipid performance.