Choosing among Norman Friedman's naval books

Are there Norman Friedman books to avoid despite the channel's frequent recommendations?

Not really; Fighters Over the Fleet can feel repetitive because of its format, but it is not presented as a poor book.

No Norman Friedman title is identified as one to avoid outright. Fighters Over the Fleet is described as somewhat repetitive because of its format, rather than weak research or writing. The answer helps readers weigh the frequent recommendations of Friedman's work.