fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced

342 pages | first published 1953

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Hornblower leads a ship into the Mediterranean in this "intense and exciting" installment (New York Times) of C. S. Forester's beloved naval adventure saga. In the wake of a humbling incident aboard a canal boat in the Cotswolds, young Captain Ho...
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Summary of 87 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
relaxing 25%

Pace

fast 50%
slow 25%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.04

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