Battlecruiser
by Douglas Reeman
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It's 1943, and the seas are haunted by Hitler's deadly U-boats and cruisers. After the mysterious death of the Reliant's last captain, Guy Sherbrooke is given command of the legendary battlecruiser. A symbol of everything the Royal Navy stands for, the battlecruiser boasts the speed of a destroyer and the firepower of a battleship.Tags
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This was not the book I was expecting. From the blurb, I thought "Battlecruiser" would be filled with action and drama. Instead, the plot was slow and the characters dull. The action and battles, when they did take place, were exciting but, in my opinion, there was too much unnecessary focus on the characters whom I found extremely dreary and annoying. Very disappointed!
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Douglas Reeman was born in 1924 in Thames Ditton, Surrey, England. At the the beginning of World War II, he joined the Royal Navy age of 16. His naval experiences have been major influences on his works. Reeman is regarded as the master of sea stories. In 1958, his first novel, A Prayer for the Ship was published. Under the pseudonym, Alexander show more Kent, he wrote over 20 novels including the best-selling Richard Bolitho novels. Under his real name, he has written over 30 novels including the Royal Marines Saga. His works as Kent and Reeman are published in 14 languages around the world. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title
- Battlecruiser
- Dedication
- For you, Kim, with love.
"Save thou my rose: in it thou art my all."
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- Languages
- English, German
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
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