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| Original Title: | Stand into Danger (The Bolitho Novels) |
| ISBN: | 0935526420 (ISBN13: 9780935526424) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Series: | Richard Bolitho #4 |
Alexander Kent
Paperback | Pages: 288 pages Rating: 4.02 | 1703 Users | 52 Reviews
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| Title | : | Stand into Danger (Richard Bolitho #4) |
| Author | : | Alexander Kent |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 288 pages |
| Published | : | April 1st 1998 by McBooks Press (first published December 31st 1979) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Adventure |
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Treasure, Treachery and Forbidden Love - 3 StarsStand into Danger is the fourth book is the series about Richard Bolitho, a young officer in the Royal Navy. Although it was not the fourth written by Alexander Kent, it is fourth based on the internal chronology.
Plot summary
Richard once again finds himself aboard a new and much larger ship, Destiny. Having recently completed his officer's exam, he finds himself in the unfamiliar position as third Third Lieutenant aboard the ship. He is quite young for the position and looking to build credibility. As soon as full crew is obtained, the ship sets said for South America for a purpose that is unknown to the crew. It is quickly revealed that the trip is searching for a treasure lost and to settle old scores. There are some battles at sea, some battles on land, some politics and some subterfuge. In the midst of this there is some serious injuries and forbidden love.
The Good
An Oldie but a Goodie
This Classic series by Alexander Kent is considered by to be some of the best Historical Naval Fiction written and for good reason. The setting is well crafted and very detailed. While I couldn't point aft, find the poop deck or explain a jib boom, the nautical detail is both extensive and intriguing. It serves to provide a feeling of authenticity.
The Character of Richard Bolitho is likeable and well developed. The reader is following along with his career and we are learning of his failings, success, pain and achievements. Many of these historical military novels use well tread plot points. A fleeting love interest, a unduly cruel and/or incompetent leader, a poorly treated and/or misunderstood protagonist who is put in an unfortunate position. While some of these appear in this volume (fleeting love interest) much of the standard fare is not present.
The Bad
While the detail and characters are well drawn, the story progression drags the book down. It is as if the story is told in snapshots. We follow the story arc by viewing distinct moments in time without seeing what came between the pictures. I found the story to be rather chaotic in its presentation. As a result, the relatively slim volume took me much longer to complete than in should have. Many times throughout the story I had to stop and ask myself what exactly it was that was happening. In fact, by the end of the book, I wasn't sure if they had accomplished what they had set out to do. This is a major failing for any book and dragged the rating down significantly.
Final Thoughts
While I was on the fence about this volume, I will certainly read on at some point. Unlike more recent novels, this story has a sense of innocence and is suitable for many ages. Had I been aware of this series in my early teens, I imagine I would have quickly devoured each and every book in the series. Despite it's shortcoming, the series is entertaining and exciting and certainly worth a look.
Content Advisories
It is difficult to find commentary on the sex/violence/language content of book if you are interested. I make an effort to give you the information so you can make an informed decision before reading. *Disclaimer* I do not take note or count the occurrences of adult language as I read. I am simply giving approximations.
Scale 1 - Lowest 5 - Highest
Sex - 2.5
There is some kissing and mildly lustful thoughts. Once character has feeling for a married woman and the feelings are returned. There is a singular episode where sex is implied.
Language - 2
There are a few minor obscenities. I believe it would be acceptable for early teens and up.
Violence - 3
There are multiple battles and a significant number of people are killed. The scenes are mildly graphic. There is a threatened hanging and some fist fights. While violence is one of the themes, the violence is mild by more modern standards. I believe it appropriate for a Young Adult reader.
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Ratings: 4.02 From 1703 Users | 52 ReviewsAssess Based On Books Stand into Danger (Richard Bolitho #4)
This is a good Napoleonic-era naval fiction book. I've just read the second in the series because, when I was at the bookstore, I saw the series but the store did not have the first book. Since these books tend to be rather stand-alone (with some exceptions), I felt that it would be worthwhile to read. I've read most of the other series in this genre and found this to be enjoyable. It's no Hornblower, but then nothing else really is either.I will probably read further into this series. ThisThis is a good Napoleonic-era naval fiction book. I've just read the second in the series because, when I was at the bookstore, I saw the series but the store did not have the first book. Since these books tend to be rather stand-alone (with some exceptions), I felt that it would be worthwhile to read. I've read most of the other series in this genre and found this to be enjoyable. It's no Hornblower, but then nothing else really is either.I will probably read further into this series. This
AmazingLove this whole series this is the 5th time of reading this book and it gets better after every time
Reasonable book. A couple of the plot elements were a little cliche, however he executes them reasonably well. Does a pretty good job of developing the main characters in the book.
As a newly-minted lieutenant in the British Royal Navy, Richard Bolitho is assigned to HMS Destiny, a frigate that has just been newly commissioned. The year is 1774. Bolitho's first assignment is to command a press party on shore, looking to get more members for the crew. One of the men he collects is a prize fighter by the name of Stockdale. Stockdale from the very beginning declares that he will not leave Bolitho's side.HMS Destiny, captained by Post Captain Dumaresq, sails under secret
I love Bolitho and Alexander Kent's writing. They just fill my measures. The ambience is perfect and the language superb - even though you must ignore most of it as we ignore Gregory House's diagnosis of patients, as they are impossible to comprehend. Kent's clever building up of relationships makes him a master, and the action is so fast you can't stop reading. This one, so far, Stand into Danger, has been the best I've read from him. Top notch.
It is 1774 and Richard Bolitho is a newly appointed third lieutenant on a frigate dispatched on a secret mission.This book was truly fascinating in the way that it was historical fiction but written in the eighties, the writing style is practically fiction itself. Despite this, I think the story telling has not dated badly and the story itself is sufficiently well written to stand the test of time and evolving writing styles.I loved the minute descriptions of 'his majesties navy' the daily navel
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