Sea Fury [Hardcover]

James Pattinson (Author)

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Publication Date: July 2, 1971

It was an oddly assorted company of passengers that boarded the S.S. Chetwynd in Hong Kong and Singapore to take passage to Fremantle. The old vessel, operated by a line that had a poor reputation, was the kind of ship that could hardly attract the finest officers or crew, and was patronized only by the least demanding or affluent of passengers. In this company, living in such close quarters, there was inevitably a certain amount of friction. But human passions would prove insignificant by comparison when the indescribable fury of the storm hit.

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James Pattinson is a full-time author who, after travelling the world, now lives in the remote Norfolk village where he grew up. He has written articles for magazines, short stories and radio features. His previous novel, Bullion, was also published by Robert Hale. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Robert Hale Ltd (July 2, 1971)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 070911799X
• ISBN-13: 978-0709117995
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Similar But Better Pattinson Books Out There, December 20, 2005

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This review is from: Sea Fury (Hardcover)

This 1971 novel is one of many Pattinson adventures set on an old ship with a crew who don't all get along with each other and a battle against a storm. This time round it is the S. S. Chetnwynd a ship fit for the scrap heap whose owners are just waiting for it to sink to cash in on insurance. This type of ship is not obviously attractive to any seamen who have skill or options so those working on board are there because they have no other options for one reason or another. Many are resentful at the world in general for where they are in life on board the S. S. Chetnwynd initially voyaging to Singapore from Hong Kong where it picks up passengers who like the crew cannot afford to travel on anything better on the voyage to Fremantle Australia.

James Pattinson writes in an old man style where his characters use words that show Pattinson is obviously from a previous generation and not quite down with the lingo of today but this style does add something unique and enjoyable to his novels. Normally his novels are light and easy to read however Sea Fury is a bit of an effort to stick with, meaning the light enjoyment usual Pattinson factor isn't there.

Much better Pattinson novels worth checking out are Homecoming, The Silent Voyage, Skeleton Island, The Time of Your Life, Away With Murder, Blind Date, The Murmansk Assignment, Obituary for Howard Grey, Crane, The Animal Gang, Spoilers, The Golden Reef, A Car for Mr Bradley, Bavarian Sunset, The Sinister Stars, Fat Man from Colombia and Life Preserver.