The Happy Return by C.S. Forester

7 hours, 47 minutes first pub 1937 (editions) user-added

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

Called "as gripping and realistic a sea tale as you are likely to run across" by the New York Times, C. S. Forester's Beat to Quarters finds Hornblower faced with a near-impossible mission off the coast of Nicaragua.  June 1808, somewhere west of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 343 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 25%
challenging 16%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%
relaxing 8%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 41%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 36% | No: 36% | Yes: 27%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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