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REally? snoopcester Send a noteboard - 30/08/2009 07:11:06 PM
His characters are really wonderful through out the series he wrote. They should be read by any lover of historical fiction:|

Of course Alexander Dumas is a must read as well.


I've read a bunch of naval fiction but I have never ever read one of O'Brien's novels- and I have no idea why.


I was just coming back to say that if you've not read naval fiction before, it might not be for you. I've noticed some people just don't enjoy it... but if you have then it is fine. You just need to fill that gap in your reading;)
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So you've read X and you want to read more books like it: Part Two Larry - 30/08/2009 06:35:01 PM 3360 Views
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The first half. I've never been able to find the rest of them. *NM* Chas - 02/09/2009 01:10:11 AM 824 Views
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Which aspect of the book are you talking about in particular? Legolas - 31/08/2009 06:34:26 PM 1768 Views
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Thanks for your contribution, but not many people are likely to find it here. Legolas - 05/12/2011 10:14:04 PM 1558 Views
Then mayhaps a new thread? Crink - 06/12/2011 04:50:33 AM 1545 Views
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The Holy Grail of recommendation requests. Chas - 31/08/2009 12:59:50 AM 1804 Views
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Something like Michelle West's Sun Sword? *NM* *NM* Nyrende - 31/08/2009 04:49:51 AM 801 Views
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The Cast In series... Nyrende - 01/09/2009 03:28:12 AM 1522 Views
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that would be awesome. *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 03/09/2009 10:17:36 AM 763 Views
Librarything does it Camilla - 21/09/2009 04:02:54 PM 1594 Views
Their system isn't great. jh - 26/09/2009 10:14:30 PM 1557 Views
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Yeah, but the accuracy is way off.... jh - 27/09/2009 04:34:07 PM 1498 Views
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Human error? You are being way too nice. Btw, I have a link for you. jh - 29/09/2009 10:02:35 AM 1868 Views
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All except for these. *looks amused* *NM* Kylia Skydancer - 04/09/2009 01:09:57 AM 746 Views
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After two years, I wonder if we should revise this thread and edit in newer books. Thoughts? *NM* Larry - 20/11/2011 10:37:27 PM 710 Views
Probably better to start a new one, people aren't huge fans of reviving old threads... *NM* Legolas - 21/11/2011 10:21:31 PM 795 Views
These days, people here aren't fans of anything outside of expressing political opinions *NM* Larry - 22/11/2011 12:45:42 AM 722 Views
And Skyrim. Don't forget Skyrim! *NM* rebelaessedai - 08/12/2011 08:02:54 AM 789 Views
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