Rating: 5/5
Review:
More great Hornblower
This is another terrific Hornblower book.
Here, Hornblower is appointed as the eponymous Commodore of a naval task force in the Baltic as Bonaparte launches his offensive against Russia. There are a number of thrilling action scenes, both naval and military, plus an insight into the extreme importance of Hornblower’s tactical and diplomatic decisions in a time when communication with England took weeks. The whole thing is engrossing and fascinating; Forester’s grasp of the politics of the time and the importance of relatively small acts in determining great outcomes is a great feature, as is Hornblower’s introspective character.
I have been thoroughly enjoying re-reading these books for the fifth or sixth time, and The Commodore is among the best. Warmly recommended.
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