Hornblower in the West Indies by C.S. Forester

384 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea As an admiral struggling to impose order in the chaotic aftermath of the French wars, Horatio Hornblower, Commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, must still face savage pirates...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 20%
funny 20%
tense 20%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.79

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...