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Small-Scale Question Sunday for June 30, 2024

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Master and Commander was great

Honestly, the whole series is fun, and since you're already past the biggest obstacle (the nautical jargon) you should check it out

I'm thinking of picking up more of them, is it something where you want to go in order or is it pretty episodic?

The adventure in each book tends to be fairly self-contained, especially earlier on in the series, but the books definitely have a single overarching narrative. So I guess it depends on how much you care about Stephen and Jack's personal lives vs just enjoying your time on the ship. I'd say read the second book, and if you like Diana and the dynamic on land, read in order. If Diana annoys you and you find yourself groaning and wondering when they're going to start murdering French privateers again, you're probably safe to skip around.