What is the author's style in Hornblower and the Atropos by C.S. Forester?

The novel's language is generally simple and accessible. Standard punctuation is used to indicate dialogue, and interior thoughts and descriptive text are easily distinguished. Most of the places, some of the objects, and even some of the events referenced in the narrative are identifiable as real geographical locations, historic objects or historic events. It is notable that the novel was originally written and published in England and uses standard English spelling styles, which may somewhat unfamiliar to American readers, though they pose no problems of meaning.