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adventurous
funny
informative
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is a strange book: Slow paced, flooded with specific sailing terminology, no fantastical elements whatsoever, and yet it was wonderful. O’Brian’s writing has a wonderfully direct energy to it, and of course the book’s best points are the conversations between our Captain and Doctor. 9/10.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, and Drug use
Minor: Alcoholism, Gore, Sexism, Blood, Antisemitism, and Medical content