Posted by Pam Adams on November 05, 2007 at 18:47:54 from 134.71.192.172 user PamAdams.
In Reply to: On being on or off topic and a blatanlty off-topic stir posted by andyb on November 05, 2007 at 13:39:56:
I agree with Owen- much of the appeal of O'Brian's work is the perfect world he creates (or re-creates). (I admit to being a Georgette Heyer fan for the same reason!) In addition, the dual characters allow for more interest, as Stephen especially is a very complex creature.
I felt that the Master and Commander movie portrayed Jack's character and the world that they live in pretty well. Stephen was quite simplified alhough still enjoyable.
pam