A substantial read - but do not let this put you off, nor that it is in that fashionable "genre" of "faction" - a fictionalised treatment of historical events. Here it is the voyage of the Beagle with Charles Darwin on board under the command of Fitzroy. My heart sank - but no, it was a riveting read not least because of the central protagonist, Fitzroy himself - someone we should know more about - an unsung hero. Read it to find out why.
(Ferelith Hordon - bwl 94 Autumn 2019 ) |
