The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian

The Fortune of War

Aubrey & Maturin #6

Patrick O'Brian

355 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

An essential of the truly gripping book for the narrative addict is the creation of a whole, solidly living world for the imagination to inhabit, and O'Brian does this with prodigal specificity and generosity." —A.S. ByattCaptain Jack Aubrey, R. N...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
dark 33%
informative 33%
funny 16%
lighthearted 16%
tense 16%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

4.21

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