Can anybody here tell me anything about the Bolitho stories by Alexander Kent? Only Dad bought a load of books back from Rochester today and there were a couple of Kent novels in the mix (along with the captains' log of HMS Centaur by Philip Saumarez when Anson did his circumnavigation of the globe!! :D How did he KNOW
(
Read more... )
Comments 27
I used to alternate between Kent and POB, because I needed the change of pace.
Bolitho seems to be consciously modelled on Nelson, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. Even though it's mentioned by some of the characters sometimes...
If I were you, I'd enjoy them. There isn't the depth to them that there is to the Aubreyad, so don't try to find it or you'll be disappointed. Just enjoy them for what they are...
I need to reread them myself, just so I can give a proper review... unless you'd like to?
Reply
As to Kent,a lot of people love his writing. His hero in the Bolitho series was for the largest part of the books Richard Bolitho You'll have to find out for yourself if you like his writing. He has certainly done some good research beforehand and is good reading.
He is not O'Brian ;D
Reply
I like Kent because he's Kent.
And I used to switch between O'Brian and Kent in way I have never done with any other authors, because they are not the other one...
Reply
Reply
Reply
*bounces, waiting to see the Original Work thus spoken of*
Reply
Reply
That's OK, you just get to put it in a post, instead.
Reply
Reply
Had you read either of the O'Brian Anson novels?
Reply
I've read both - earlier this year in fact. *huggles Jack and Toby* I have a feeling I might have told you about it, or asked your opinion on them before I started reading. *goes to check journal archive*
Reply
While you're reading the log, just keep in your mind that this is the same man who told the middies to use green paint instead of blue. ;D
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment