496 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006136668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tale begins with Jack Aubrey arriving home from his exploits in the Mediterranean to find England at peace following the Treaty of Amiens. He and his friend Stephen Maturin, surgeon and secret agent, begin to live the lives of country gentlem...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
informative 22%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cursing, Death, AddictionMinor
Alcoholism, Gore, Sexism496 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780006136668
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This tale begins with Jack Aubrey arriving home from his exploits in the Mediterranean to find England at peace following the Treaty of Amiens. He and his friend Stephen Maturin, surgeon and secret agent, begin to live the lives of country gentlem...
Community Reviews Summary of 883 reviews
Moods
funny 47%
informative 22%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
challenging 16%
lighthearted 16%
reflective 14%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
mysterious 6%
relaxing 6%
sad 4%
dark 2%
Pace
slow 44%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 82% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 70% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Cursing, Death, AddictionMinor
Alcoholism, Gore, Sexism