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  • The Far Side of the World

  • Aubrey-Maturin Series, Book 10
  • By: Patrick O'Brian
  • Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
  • Length: 13 hrs and 48 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (669 ratings)
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The Far Side of the World

By: Patrick O'Brian
Narrated by: Ric Jerrom
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Summary

It is still the War of 1812 and Jack Aubrey - with his tetchy, sardonic friend Stephen Maturin - has set course across the South Atlantic to intercept a powerful American frigate outward bound to play havoc with the British whaling trade. If they do not come up with her before she rounds the Horn, they must follow her into the Great South Sea and as far across the Pacific as she may lead them.

But Aubrey has to cope with a succession of disasters - men overboard, castaways, encounters with savages, storms, typhoons, groundings, shipwrecks, to say nothing of murder and criminal insanity.

©1984 The Estate of the late Patrick O'Brian CBE (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

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badly edited

Good story well narrated but lots of repeated sentences due to poor production. way below the usual standard.

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brilliant as ever

another totally immersive yarn, detailed and rich. as a historian with a special interest in the eighteenth century, I can testify to the depth of research which underpins this exciting tale. quite amazing and completely convincing..Von to the next episode!

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Very enjoyable.

Lost a couple of stars on performance due to careless editing otherwise an excellent listen.

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a wonderful naval tranche of sea life

the best narrator so far in audible and a wonderful tale of naval action on board hms surprise with irrepressible caotain Aubrey

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Flawless

I was left breathless at the end. The best yet, in terms of performance and story!! What a tale!

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Great story and performance but poor editing.

Great story and performance as per usual, but let down by poor editing with sentences often repeated that have been missed by the editor.

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Mostly dull, then some excitement!

I almost stopped listening to this one as it was so very slow and dull in the first half(?) of the book. It gets much more interesting later on, but could have done with some more editing...

.. speaking of which, as others have pointed out there are a few instances of re-recorded lives not having been edited out which spoils the flow somewhat.

One for completionists only I think.

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Excellent narrator

Well read by narrator
Typically excellent story by Patrick O Brian
Totally recommend this book

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Fairly slow

But I still love them!! Not sure why I keep on with it. Hooked. So my dear - on.

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Some problems with recording

Audio book: Segments of text repeated... consistent if you rewind. Dropped one star from Performance but not the narrator's fault.

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