Book Review
Title: Captain Rum: A Wondrous Adventure
Author: John Perrier
Rating: ★★★★.5
Date Published: February 25, 2015
Publisher: Smashwords Edition
Genre: Historical Fiction
Meet The Author: John Perrier Goodreads Page
Synopsis:
When an Oxford Professor stumbles upon an old naval Captain’s log, he unwittingly discovers what many scholars now agree is one of the greatest maritime adventures in history.
In 1821, Captain Fintan McAdam set sail from London, solo, in search of adventure. During his journey, he discovered incredible new worlds and interacted with their amazing inhabitants. They forced him to confront his enemies within, learning much about himself.
Captain Rum, as told in McAdam’s own words through his journal, is a tale of discovery, despair and delight. It will keep you enthralled through many a stormy night.
In 1821, Captain Fintan McAdam set sail from London, solo, in search of adventure. During his journey, he discovered incredible new worlds and interacted with their amazing inhabitants. They forced him to confront his enemies within, learning much about himself.
Captain Rum, as told in McAdam’s own words through his journal, is a tale of discovery, despair and delight. It will keep you enthralled through many a stormy night.
My Thoughts:
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
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