The Thirteen-Gun Salute by Patrick O'Brian

The Thirteen-Gun Salute

Aubrey & Maturin #13

Patrick O'Brian

310 pages first pub 1989 (editions)

fiction historical informative slow-paced

Description

Captain Jack Aubrey sets sail for the South China Sea with a new lease on life. Following reinstatement into the Royal Navy. Maturin climbs the Thousand Steps of the sacred crater of the orangutans. A killer typhoon catches Aubrey and his crew try...

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Community Reviews Summary of 299 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 60%
funny 40%
emotional 20%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Average rating

4.15

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