Post Captain by Patrick O'Brian

496 pages first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

"We've beat them before and we'll beat them again." In 1803 Napoleon smashes the Peace of Amiens, and Captain Jack Aubrey, R. N., taking refuge in France from his creditors, is interned. He escapes from France, from debtors' prison, and from a pos...

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Community Reviews Summary of 884 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
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

medium 46%
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

4.07

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