It depends largely on the crew you sign on with. I've been with ruthless, violent, blood thirsty pirates. The crew I'm with now, though, isn't anything like that. Our captain, Luffy, is certainly a man who lives life on his own terms. He is here in Vallo, perhaps you've met him?
I have issue with that type of "reporting". Hopefully, they leave your master alone.
Oh, before I get distracted again, I have a few books to suggest, if you like adventure and would like to read about pirates: Treasure Island is both about adventure and pirates. Robinson Crusoe is about a man who finds himself castaway on a tropical island. Moby Dick is a bit of a chore to read, and I have thoughts about it, but the ending is very exciting.
What else do you like to read? What have you read since arriving here in Vallo?