Though these are older books (classics even!), they hold up well with plenty of action and intrigue to move things along. I read somewhere that Hornbl...moreThough these are older books (classics even!), they hold up well with plenty of action and intrigue to move things along. I read somewhere that Hornblower was an inspiration for the original Star Trek series, and I believe it. If you like intelligent but flawed protagonists, these are worth a try. And they are a must read for fans of naval literature.(less)