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The Black Pirates: Perompak Hitam (1935)

by L. Ron Hubbard(Favorite Author)

3.42 of 5 Votes: 1

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English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Ufuk Publishing House

review 1: So what really sold when I first saw the book was the cover. I though something around the lines of it being ‘old school’ and fun, even though it does look old. Now, I know almost nothing about pulp-fiction so I had no idea it a new project that was republishing old novels and novelettes from that era. Nonetheless, I was charmed. Now, the story follows Tom Bristol; a man that was scooped up but the British navy, without his consent, and mistreated during his service. So when their ship is overrun by pirates Bristol doesn’t hesitate to join the scoundrels. I mean compared to the bigot and tyrannical British officers a pirate ship looks like a safe heaven. And so Bristol sets a swashbuckling adventure. I absolutely enjoyed L. Ron Hubbard’s Under the Black Ensign, a... morend to my surprise I was really taken aback by the writing. The Galaxy Press edition takes its time to highlight all the words that the modern reader might need help with, specially the pirate and navel lingo of the times. But Hubbard and the editor took their time with research up the book a notch. I understand that pulp-fiction has a terrible reputation when it comes to quality, but at least this, my first introduction to it, was very satisfying. I’ve read modern literature less cultured than this. So I am thrilled by this project of reprinting the old pulp classics. I even enjoyed the little black and white illustrations, even though they do look like a children’s coloring book. I only wished I’d have this in print, I think the experience would be a lot more satisfying. I’m still happy when I think of this book. I got this book from NetGalley.
review 2: This was my first L. Ron Hubbard book. The foreword in this particular edition gave the history of pulp fiction (which I had never heard of until now sadly), which was helpful in understanding the writing style. It was exactly as I expected and I loved every word! Under the Black Ensign was certainly a fun read and I will be keeping an eye out for more Golden Age Stories!I received this book as a part of the Goodreads First Reads program. less

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