Flying Colours by C.S. Forester

294 pages first pub 1938 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

Forced to surrender his ship, the Sutherland, after a long and bloody battle, Captain Horatio Hornblower now bides his time as a prisoner in a French fortress. Within days he and his first lieutenant, Bush, who was crippled in the last fight, are ...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

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Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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Average rating

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