Horatio Hornblower is for adolescence, Aubrey/Maturin for adulthood.
In sci-fi, the Honor Harrington by Weber and Royal Cinnabar Navy by Drake are obvious and entertaining pastiches
In sci-fi, the Honor Harrington by Weber and Royal Cinnabar Navy by Drake are obvious and entertaining pastiches
"They don't think it be like it is, but it do."
It was perfectly fine until the upgrade showed up.
Aubrey Maturin is better in terms of style, plot, environment and language.
I'd recommend the Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series to anyone who likes O'Brian. He writes superbly too, but has more action.