496 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393307061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 17 August 1990
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 884 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: 9780393307061
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 17 August 1990
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 884 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