So, I'm reading the first Castaways right now, and I'm still in the beginning so DON'T GIVE ME ANY MAJOR SPOILERS.
What I'm wondering is...does Vanderdecken make a return at all in the book after his initial disappearance? Not in dreams or memories, either, I'm talking full-on Flying Dutchman in the flesh.
And also...
How are books two and three? Do they deal with the ocean more? I picked this up expecting (and wanting) a pirate tale but it doesn't seem to be going in that direction, at least in the first 100 pages.
As far as Vanderdecken reappearing goes: No
I've only read books one and two, but as far as more seafaring goes: Yes.
And some non-pirate stuff, as well. (I personally found the non-pirate part more memorable).
Hmm, I seem to remember parts where Vanderdecken and the Flying Dutchman make reappearances...just not significant ones. More to move the plot along than anything else...
Although I couldn't say for sure. :P
Quote from: Maudie on October 05, 2017, 05:42:36 AM
Hmm, I seem to remember parts where Vanderdecken and the Flying Dutchman make reappearances...just not significant ones. More to move the plot along than anything else...
Although I couldn't say for sure. :P
Those might be the dream sequences.
Quote from: a crumb on October 05, 2017, 04:57:28 AM
As far as Vanderdecken reappearing goes: No
I've only read books one and two, but as far as more seafaring goes: Yes.
And some non-pirate stuff, as well. (I personally found the non-pirate part more memorable).
First off, darn!
Secondly, good, more seafaring. I personally find the non-pirate stuff kind of...ergh, boring.
The presence of the Dutchman is definitely there throughout the whole series and it's awesome.
As for more pirates and sailing: you bet! It's all pretty fun, too. I remember at one point in The Angel's Command, the ships perform a particular maneuver in which the story has an illustration in the middle of the book to show the reader what's going on. I thought it was pretty neat considering that's not really like Brian Jacques.
Anyway, that's a tiny detail. Yes, lots more sailing! And some land adventures along the way that are pretty spectacular if I say so myself.