I read it through twice. And I am looking forward to the third time.
But first I am going to try a related series that focuses on the HMS Surprise after Aubrey left it and before Stephan bought it. Will start on that soon.
See https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LKRN662/ref=pe_385040_118058080_TE_M1DP
Thanks for the heads up...just ordered it.