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Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure
Captain Rum is a fascinating historical journal that records one of the most unique sea voyages ever undertaken.
In 1821, Fintan McAdam - a.k.a. Captain Rum- sailed solo across the oceans. During his journey he made incredible discoveries that still fascinate historians, geologists and biologists to this day.
McAdam’s journey was turbulent before he even departed as his unfortunate past envelops him. After finally setting sail, he encountered many problems and situations that arose not just from Mother Ocean, but also from demons within his own mind. In his final journal entries, McAdam confronts not only his greatest real-life fear, but his deepest, most painful memories as well.
This amazing story was edited by semi-retired Oxford Professor H. D. Lampluck, who stumbled across the dusty, abandoned journal on a long-forgotten shelf in a university library. His well-researched preface and footnotes add extra detail and charm to the tale.
Captain Rum, as told in McAdam’s own words, is a tale of discovery, despair and delight. It will keep you enthralled through many a stormy night.
In 1821, Fintan McAdam - a.k.a. Captain Rum- sailed solo across the oceans. During his journey he made incredible discoveries that still fascinate historians, geologists and biologists to this day.
McAdam’s journey was turbulent before he even departed as his unfortunate past envelops him. After finally setting sail, he encountered many problems and situations that arose not just from Mother Ocean, but also from demons within his own mind. In his final journal entries, McAdam confronts not only his greatest real-life fear, but his deepest, most painful memories as well.
This amazing story was edited by semi-retired Oxford Professor H. D. Lampluck, who stumbled across the dusty, abandoned journal on a long-forgotten shelf in a university library. His well-researched preface and footnotes add extra detail and charm to the tale.
Captain Rum, as told in McAdam’s own words, is a tale of discovery, despair and delight. It will keep you enthralled through many a stormy night.
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First published February 25, 2015
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July 23, 2015
Original review @ http://sandrathebookworm.blogspot.com...
Rating 4.5
The author was kind enough to provide me with a E-copy in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book; it is really different from what I usually read.
This wonderful story is centered on a journal an Oxford Professor finds in which Captain McAdam (Captain Rum) has written his sea adventure in the period 1821. McAdam decided to go to sea in search for adventure and to escape the demons that haunt him in London. Through his adventures he discovers new lands and species that have only been discovered once before him, in one of the islands he runs into the natives who teach him how to deal with the demons he has been carrying for so long.
This book was such a refreshing and different read for me. I loved the author's world building and the way he conveyed the period, it was all very well written. I also grew very fond of our captain and his struggles and heartache were very real. As I was reading I felt like I was there right next to the captain, and I love when books do that. I recommend this book to all the historical fiction lovers out there it is truly a wondrous adventure that everyone should be a part of.
-SandraTheBookWorm
Rating 4.5
The author was kind enough to provide me with a E-copy in exchange for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book; it is really different from what I usually read.
This wonderful story is centered on a journal an Oxford Professor finds in which Captain McAdam (Captain Rum) has written his sea adventure in the period 1821. McAdam decided to go to sea in search for adventure and to escape the demons that haunt him in London. Through his adventures he discovers new lands and species that have only been discovered once before him, in one of the islands he runs into the natives who teach him how to deal with the demons he has been carrying for so long.
This book was such a refreshing and different read for me. I loved the author's world building and the way he conveyed the period, it was all very well written. I also grew very fond of our captain and his struggles and heartache were very real. As I was reading I felt like I was there right next to the captain, and I love when books do that. I recommend this book to all the historical fiction lovers out there it is truly a wondrous adventure that everyone should be a part of.
-SandraTheBookWorm
November 22, 2015
I have received the book for a fair review from the author. If the author did not say that this is fiction when he gave me the ebook, I would have believed that Captain Rum was a real person, that there was a Fintan McAdam who went traipsing around the world alone, seeing greatest wonders and recording it in his journal. I bought the line, hook and sinker. Especially when there was a map attached,
It was by luck that Prof. H.D. (Bert) Lampluck found the diary and edited it to suit modern readers. This change had made the book more believable to be real than fiction, a subtle but effective touch to confuse the readers. What made the book more convincing was the intro written by the Prof himself, whom was also a fictionalized character. Who would have thought to suspect a Professor.
Captain Rum is something like Life of Pi, there are many wonderful things in the open sea, except Captain Rum had Bubo the Parrot and not a tiger. If you wonder what marvels Captain McAdam saw, it is best to read it for yourself. A fan of alcohol and prone to bouts of melancholy, mourning his wife Elizabeth, Captain McAdam does get into trouble, adding some hilarity to his situation.
I would like to think that Boot Island is real, Captain had had many good times there, despite initial language problems. Somehow the Island represents (to me) Utopia of a different kind, where the people tries to communicate before killing you, among other things. Captain Rum tells about an adventure, but it also shows the author's hope for a better world through kindness.
Of course, the ocean being one of the biggest unexplored parts of the world, who knows that any of Captain's findings in his adventures are not real? Remember the Giant Squid was just a myth until it first appeared in 2006, showing up to attack a bait. While we must be content with our imagination, we shall remember what Captain taught us: persistence, open mindedness and courage to face fear.
my review also appeared on my blog
It was by luck that Prof. H.D. (Bert) Lampluck found the diary and edited it to suit modern readers. This change had made the book more believable to be real than fiction, a subtle but effective touch to confuse the readers. What made the book more convincing was the intro written by the Prof himself, whom was also a fictionalized character. Who would have thought to suspect a Professor.
Captain Rum is something like Life of Pi, there are many wonderful things in the open sea, except Captain Rum had Bubo the Parrot and not a tiger. If you wonder what marvels Captain McAdam saw, it is best to read it for yourself. A fan of alcohol and prone to bouts of melancholy, mourning his wife Elizabeth, Captain McAdam does get into trouble, adding some hilarity to his situation.
I would like to think that Boot Island is real, Captain had had many good times there, despite initial language problems. Somehow the Island represents (to me) Utopia of a different kind, where the people tries to communicate before killing you, among other things. Captain Rum tells about an adventure, but it also shows the author's hope for a better world through kindness.
Of course, the ocean being one of the biggest unexplored parts of the world, who knows that any of Captain's findings in his adventures are not real? Remember the Giant Squid was just a myth until it first appeared in 2006, showing up to attack a bait. While we must be content with our imagination, we shall remember what Captain taught us: persistence, open mindedness and courage to face fear.
my review also appeared on my blog
May 13, 2017
Great read
January 9, 2016
This is a story of a broken man who goes into an adventure that will teach him many things as well as heal him.
The Writing:
The writing was okay.
This book has a diary format, each day an entry where he tells what happened that day. I liked this because its different of what we are used to. However, the story was too slow for me.
The Story:
I liked the story but as I said before it was too slow for me. I liked the plot and the idea of the story, however there is not much of 'problems-that-make-the-story-fast-pacing'.
For me this book has two parts and THIS IS AN SPOILER but will not give you out all the book First one being from the beginning until Captain Rum arrives to Boot Island and the second one from that point until the end. Why? Because for me was far more interesting reading the second part and more entertaining than the first one.
The Characters:
Since this book is based in Captain's Rum diary, he is the main character and for most part of the book he is the only human character, so I'm going only to talk about him.
Captain Rum is a troubled complicated man who wants to forget his past and find adventures. He is 'broken' after his wife, Beth, died and her ghost is with him all time. What I liked about this character is that I felt him human,real. I liked his personality and I think at the end he gets what he deserves.
There are other characters like the super-intelligent parrot, Bubo; Beth, which is not a living character but she is in the book many times and affects Captain Rum; and Ki-Ora which is a character that we don't really get to know a lot but is the cure to some problems.
I'm not used to read this kind of story, I had some problems with the story but I enjoyed it.
The Writing:
The writing was okay.
This book has a diary format, each day an entry where he tells what happened that day. I liked this because its different of what we are used to. However, the story was too slow for me.
The Story:
I liked the story but as I said before it was too slow for me. I liked the plot and the idea of the story, however there is not much of 'problems-that-make-the-story-fast-pacing'.
For me this book has two parts and THIS IS AN SPOILER but will not give you out all the book First one being from the beginning until Captain Rum arrives to Boot Island and the second one from that point until the end. Why? Because for me was far more interesting reading the second part and more entertaining than the first one.
The Characters:
Since this book is based in Captain's Rum diary, he is the main character and for most part of the book he is the only human character, so I'm going only to talk about him.
Captain Rum is a troubled complicated man who wants to forget his past and find adventures. He is 'broken' after his wife, Beth, died and her ghost is with him all time. What I liked about this character is that I felt him human,real. I liked his personality and I think at the end he gets what he deserves.
There are other characters like the super-intelligent parrot, Bubo; Beth, which is not a living character but she is in the book many times and affects Captain Rum; and Ki-Ora which is a character that we don't really get to know a lot but is the cure to some problems.
I'm not used to read this kind of story, I had some problems with the story but I enjoyed it.
February 12, 2016
A quick note: After posting my first review, the author was quick to clear up several misconceptions I had about the book; which, in turn, changed my entire view of the book. Thank you for clearing this up. I would like to apologize to Pierre for my complete misunderstanding of the entire story. In hopes to remedy my mistakes, I quickly re-wrote the review.
Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure
By John Perrier and edited by Professor H. D. Lampluck
Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure is the story of a sailor’s journal from 1821. It takes readers on a self-sponsored ocean voyage with Captain Fintan McAdam for almost 6 months. His story begins with his trip preparations, while he gives us a bit of personal background about himself, his parents and wife, all of which have passed. We quickly learn how his loneliness has brought a fondness of whiskey, as well as, an inability to control his mind and actions, once the whiskey has taken effect.
The author wrote a nine page introduction explaining how the journal was found and tested for authenticity. Pierre then goes through the editing process in extreme detail, along with a picture of the original writing, to explain the need for editing.
I have to admit, it is an imaginative story; however I have a few questions:
Why go through the explanation of how the journal was found?
“I hereby undertake not to remove from the Library ... any volume, document or other object belonging to it....”
Part of the Reader’s Pledge, which everyone must take before entering the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. Thankfully, I accidentally broke this rule, or this extraordinary tale might never have been discovered.
Prof. H.D. (Bert) Lampluck
Why go through the trouble of sharing a non-existent process of having the journal’s authenticity confirmed?
… so I wrote myself a note to return the book to the library when I returned home. With nothing else to occupy my time, I browsed through a few entries... When I returned to Oxford, I was so excited about the journal that my first visit … the Dean of Maritime History. Even someone with the Professor’s unique experience was fascinated by the diary. We agreed that the mysterious Captain deserved further investigation. It took me only a month to uncover some basic facts about the author, Captain Fintan McAdam. He was born in 1794 ….
After these brief mentions, the historical record of McAdam ran cold. …I was concerned that it might be a well-crafted fake. With the help of a technical team … I conducted some tests. First, I performed a microscopic analysis of the paper, which showed that its source was probably the paper millers William Smedley and Co, who manufactured at that time in nearby Wales. Second, I analysed (analyzed) and dated the ink, which proved that it was from squid, which McAdam could have easily obtained and applied via a feather quill. The text, like the paper, was approximately 200 years old. Finally, I performed the simplest and perhaps most important test of all: the book smelt of the ocean and had a salty taste. Yes, I did lick it! These tests indicated that the journal was a genuine 1820s ship’s log, and an authentic record of the travels of Captain Fintan McAdam. Now for the first time I humbly present the journey of Captain Rum, in his own words…
With those last words, come my next question; why take the readers’ time to disclose the editing?
A note from the editor regarding the transcription
As the editor of this manuscript, I had the responsibility to decide what material to include and what to omit. I must confess to slightly altering the original document, rather than transcribing it with literal precision. While some readers might feel that this detracts from its original charm, the changes greatly simplify the text’s readability…
Why not just start with his story?
Did Perrier do this to help readers feel as though they are involved in the stories? Most writers do this with imagery and brilliant writing skills. Though I found the story quite entertaining; I couldn’t get pass the lack of imagery. I just could not get “involved” with the writing. Perhaps writing this story as a journal was a way of disguising the lack of this particular writing talent.
Once I was able to push through to the ending, which was an accomplishment; I was left with a feeling that I just read a combination of drunken illusions, deliria from heat, and a crazy wild kind of imagination, separated by very sad, lonely, and mundane daily routines. In despite of the boring sections; I enjoyed reading most of this story. I enjoy the strange and unbelievable tales; so if you do too, this is the book for you. It’s a long read and requires the readers complete attention, but if you stick with it, you might find it worth the time.
It obvious Perrier is an intelligent man; he makes this quite obvious in his non-fiction books. I give Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure, an overall rating of two stars. I enjoyed it, but there are so many other ways it could have been better.
Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure
By John Perrier and edited by Professor H. D. Lampluck
Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure is the story of a sailor’s journal from 1821. It takes readers on a self-sponsored ocean voyage with Captain Fintan McAdam for almost 6 months. His story begins with his trip preparations, while he gives us a bit of personal background about himself, his parents and wife, all of which have passed. We quickly learn how his loneliness has brought a fondness of whiskey, as well as, an inability to control his mind and actions, once the whiskey has taken effect.
The author wrote a nine page introduction explaining how the journal was found and tested for authenticity. Pierre then goes through the editing process in extreme detail, along with a picture of the original writing, to explain the need for editing.
I have to admit, it is an imaginative story; however I have a few questions:
Why go through the explanation of how the journal was found?
“I hereby undertake not to remove from the Library ... any volume, document or other object belonging to it....”
Part of the Reader’s Pledge, which everyone must take before entering the Bodleian Library at Oxford University. Thankfully, I accidentally broke this rule, or this extraordinary tale might never have been discovered.
Prof. H.D. (Bert) Lampluck
Why go through the trouble of sharing a non-existent process of having the journal’s authenticity confirmed?
… so I wrote myself a note to return the book to the library when I returned home. With nothing else to occupy my time, I browsed through a few entries... When I returned to Oxford, I was so excited about the journal that my first visit … the Dean of Maritime History. Even someone with the Professor’s unique experience was fascinated by the diary. We agreed that the mysterious Captain deserved further investigation. It took me only a month to uncover some basic facts about the author, Captain Fintan McAdam. He was born in 1794 ….
After these brief mentions, the historical record of McAdam ran cold. …I was concerned that it might be a well-crafted fake. With the help of a technical team … I conducted some tests. First, I performed a microscopic analysis of the paper, which showed that its source was probably the paper millers William Smedley and Co, who manufactured at that time in nearby Wales. Second, I analysed (analyzed) and dated the ink, which proved that it was from squid, which McAdam could have easily obtained and applied via a feather quill. The text, like the paper, was approximately 200 years old. Finally, I performed the simplest and perhaps most important test of all: the book smelt of the ocean and had a salty taste. Yes, I did lick it! These tests indicated that the journal was a genuine 1820s ship’s log, and an authentic record of the travels of Captain Fintan McAdam. Now for the first time I humbly present the journey of Captain Rum, in his own words…
With those last words, come my next question; why take the readers’ time to disclose the editing?
A note from the editor regarding the transcription
As the editor of this manuscript, I had the responsibility to decide what material to include and what to omit. I must confess to slightly altering the original document, rather than transcribing it with literal precision. While some readers might feel that this detracts from its original charm, the changes greatly simplify the text’s readability…
Why not just start with his story?
Did Perrier do this to help readers feel as though they are involved in the stories? Most writers do this with imagery and brilliant writing skills. Though I found the story quite entertaining; I couldn’t get pass the lack of imagery. I just could not get “involved” with the writing. Perhaps writing this story as a journal was a way of disguising the lack of this particular writing talent.
Once I was able to push through to the ending, which was an accomplishment; I was left with a feeling that I just read a combination of drunken illusions, deliria from heat, and a crazy wild kind of imagination, separated by very sad, lonely, and mundane daily routines. In despite of the boring sections; I enjoyed reading most of this story. I enjoy the strange and unbelievable tales; so if you do too, this is the book for you. It’s a long read and requires the readers complete attention, but if you stick with it, you might find it worth the time.
It obvious Perrier is an intelligent man; he makes this quite obvious in his non-fiction books. I give Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure, an overall rating of two stars. I enjoyed it, but there are so many other ways it could have been better.
February 12, 2016
As the blurb suggests the book follows the discovery of Captain McAdam’s journal that pens his sea adventures in the year of 1821. Leaving in search of both an adventure and to leave his life and miseries in London behind we see Captain Rum discover himself at sea – new places, terrrors, worries, natives, a few near misses with death, we see our protagonist begin to discover himself, sometimes positively and sometimes not so much. With Bubo the parrot beside him what could go wrong?
My review then – did I enjoy this? Yes I really did if I’m honest with you. The language style and the feel of the writing is very vivid and applicable to the time that the book is set. It flows wonderfully and really has a lot of character and depth. The writing is still in a diary style format meaning that it is still a little straight-forward in terms of the writing style but because of the characterisation it has a much more engaging feel – for me anyway. Here we see one of Captain Rum’s dreams.
The ocean was deep – deep and black – and was spitting white foam over the gunwales. The storm’s ferocity grew with every passing moment, and the wind tore at her sails until they were just flailing canvas rags. Just as it seemed she could take no more, two giant waves careened into either side of her. But instead of crushing her, the waves transformed into a pair of giant wings. The wings pulled themselves free of the sea and then flapped in steady beats, like that of a dragon. Slowly, my little sloop lifted herself above the waves and flew away to safety.
Parts of the book are incredibly interesting and even though Captain Rum is pretty much our sole character the author manages to engage the reader and keep us reading through the tale. During the adventure Captain Rum ends up stranded on an island and needs to grow certain seeds and plants to help him get the boat fit for sailing. I thought this part of the book was exceptionally well written and it really made me feel as though all of this could be true. I could imagine the Captain carefully trying to grow the seedlings whilst trying to mantain his strength and his mentality – it really is an intriguing tale.
Captain Rum as a character is a bit of an odd one. I felt for him with the loss of Beth and the struggle with alcohol to mantain his sanity but then he has such a strong compass to succeed and discover and be one with the sea. He is honestly a fantastic character and one I did really enjoy reading about. Bubo is a lovely and quirky character and he is given such character that he really becomes a member of the story in his own right.
Would I recommend this overall? Yes, yes, yes. If you like historical fiction and you like the idea of adventure this book is really brilliant. I guess the only complaint I could see is that the diary style does mean it reads very much as like a self-discovery tale but I thought it was well-written with a strong character and a darling idea. Really really brilliant.
PS: Don’t be naughty and skip the very beginning, the author has very cleverly put together a note about the writing of the book which is such a special touch.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
My review then – did I enjoy this? Yes I really did if I’m honest with you. The language style and the feel of the writing is very vivid and applicable to the time that the book is set. It flows wonderfully and really has a lot of character and depth. The writing is still in a diary style format meaning that it is still a little straight-forward in terms of the writing style but because of the characterisation it has a much more engaging feel – for me anyway. Here we see one of Captain Rum’s dreams.
The ocean was deep – deep and black – and was spitting white foam over the gunwales. The storm’s ferocity grew with every passing moment, and the wind tore at her sails until they were just flailing canvas rags. Just as it seemed she could take no more, two giant waves careened into either side of her. But instead of crushing her, the waves transformed into a pair of giant wings. The wings pulled themselves free of the sea and then flapped in steady beats, like that of a dragon. Slowly, my little sloop lifted herself above the waves and flew away to safety.
Parts of the book are incredibly interesting and even though Captain Rum is pretty much our sole character the author manages to engage the reader and keep us reading through the tale. During the adventure Captain Rum ends up stranded on an island and needs to grow certain seeds and plants to help him get the boat fit for sailing. I thought this part of the book was exceptionally well written and it really made me feel as though all of this could be true. I could imagine the Captain carefully trying to grow the seedlings whilst trying to mantain his strength and his mentality – it really is an intriguing tale.
Captain Rum as a character is a bit of an odd one. I felt for him with the loss of Beth and the struggle with alcohol to mantain his sanity but then he has such a strong compass to succeed and discover and be one with the sea. He is honestly a fantastic character and one I did really enjoy reading about. Bubo is a lovely and quirky character and he is given such character that he really becomes a member of the story in his own right.
Would I recommend this overall? Yes, yes, yes. If you like historical fiction and you like the idea of adventure this book is really brilliant. I guess the only complaint I could see is that the diary style does mean it reads very much as like a self-discovery tale but I thought it was well-written with a strong character and a darling idea. Really really brilliant.
PS: Don’t be naughty and skip the very beginning, the author has very cleverly put together a note about the writing of the book which is such a special touch.
*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*
June 21, 2016
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
In this fascinating novel of a man who escapes the world but not his own inner torments, John Perrier indeed takes us on a wondrous adventure. The marvels of the sea and its mysterious inhabitants on remote islands cross over into fantasy, but not in an outlandish way. We discover with Captain Rum just what evolution might possibly eventually bring forth on an island of flightless birds and then what human development might attain on another island where only shipwreck brings new immigrants. Perrier’s fantasy is particularly provocative because it’s almost plausible, and the careful historical detail undergirds that plausibility.
Modern readers recognize that Captain Rum (named by his fond companion aboard ship—you’ll have to meet him yourself) is enslaved by his alcohol when he is a century or so from our knowledge of the familiar symptoms of addiction—including the DTs. He knows only that a little more wine or rum will calm the shaking of his hands. Mr. Fintan McAdam has through several unfortunate trials and his own unfortunate response to them become a fugitive, and he wants only to escape onto his ship. Once flown, though, he cannot escape his past, nor his present nightmares.
Perrier does a beautiful job revealing bit by bit through the story just what bedevils McAdam—Captain Rum—and why he medicates his sorrows. And as with every good quest story, he winds up discovering more than he had imagined he could.
Despite some annoying problems in the handling of verb tenses and the journal form time references, Perrier succeeds in gripping the reader with a moving adventure of a troubled human spirit who finds challenge and opportunity on the wide open sea.
With another good edit for word choice and verb forms, this would be a solid 4-star title.
In this fascinating novel of a man who escapes the world but not his own inner torments, John Perrier indeed takes us on a wondrous adventure. The marvels of the sea and its mysterious inhabitants on remote islands cross over into fantasy, but not in an outlandish way. We discover with Captain Rum just what evolution might possibly eventually bring forth on an island of flightless birds and then what human development might attain on another island where only shipwreck brings new immigrants. Perrier’s fantasy is particularly provocative because it’s almost plausible, and the careful historical detail undergirds that plausibility.
Modern readers recognize that Captain Rum (named by his fond companion aboard ship—you’ll have to meet him yourself) is enslaved by his alcohol when he is a century or so from our knowledge of the familiar symptoms of addiction—including the DTs. He knows only that a little more wine or rum will calm the shaking of his hands. Mr. Fintan McAdam has through several unfortunate trials and his own unfortunate response to them become a fugitive, and he wants only to escape onto his ship. Once flown, though, he cannot escape his past, nor his present nightmares.
Perrier does a beautiful job revealing bit by bit through the story just what bedevils McAdam—Captain Rum—and why he medicates his sorrows. And as with every good quest story, he winds up discovering more than he had imagined he could.
Despite some annoying problems in the handling of verb tenses and the journal form time references, Perrier succeeds in gripping the reader with a moving adventure of a troubled human spirit who finds challenge and opportunity on the wide open sea.
With another good edit for word choice and verb forms, this would be a solid 4-star title.
March 16, 2016
Overall I enjoyed this book. It was very different and had a lot of interesting points to it, including McAdam’s experiences on both Bird Rock and Boot Island and his experience with training Bubo, who turned out to be a very intelligent bird. I found myself reminded at certain points of a recent read for me, The Island of Dr. Moreau, only because the reader sometimes wonders if the fantastical happenings are real or just the figment of a hysterical sailor’s imagination from being lost at sea. There is where the similarity ends though since I didn’t find Captain Rum to be at all dark or sinister. The story was charming and while there were a couple of slow points for me the story was engaging and kept my interest throughout. I was especially interested in Bubo the bird, I found it fascinating that a bird could be so well trained. While this bok isn’t one that I would normally have picked up on my own, it would definitely appeal more to readers who enjoy maritime novels, especially historical ones.
See my full review here: Captain Rum
See my full review here: Captain Rum
May 11, 2016
*I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
The author of this book is obviously very creative! His imagination made for really good and unique story, and I quite enjoyed it. Also, someone get me that bird!!
It felt a little bogged down at times, slow in some places, but overall I I think this was an entertaining read and recommend it especially for those who like historical sea-faring, journal entry type stories.
Bob says: 3 Platypires!
The author of this book is obviously very creative! His imagination made for really good and unique story, and I quite enjoyed it. Also, someone get me that bird!!
It felt a little bogged down at times, slow in some places, but overall I I think this was an entertaining read and recommend it especially for those who like historical sea-faring, journal entry type stories.
Bob says: 3 Platypires!
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