I bought On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers because of it's shared title with the fourth installment of the Pirates of the Caribbean movie franchise. And, while it does share some components, Blackbeard and the search for the Fountain of Youth, the books is largely different from the movie of the same title.
This book is, however, still a great work of pirate fiction. There is plenty of magic, reminiscent of Pirates of the Caribbean. The books focuses on a young man named John Chandagnac, who is captured by pirates and takes the name Jack Shandy. The story follows Shandy as he becomes one of the pirate crew and becomes acclimated to his new surroundings in the Caribbean. Throughout his adventures, Shandy tangles with Blackbeard, British authorities, other pirates, and magicians.
Overall, it is a rather entertaining book and well worth the read, if you are a fan of pirate novels.
This book is, however, still a great work of pirate fiction. There is plenty of magic, reminiscent of Pirates of the Caribbean. The books focuses on a young man named John Chandagnac, who is captured by pirates and takes the name Jack Shandy. The story follows Shandy as he becomes one of the pirate crew and becomes acclimated to his new surroundings in the Caribbean. Throughout his adventures, Shandy tangles with Blackbeard, British authorities, other pirates, and magicians.
Overall, it is a rather entertaining book and well worth the read, if you are a fan of pirate novels.
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