Post Captain by Patrick O'Brian

Post Captain

Aubrey & Maturin #2

Patrick O'Brian

474 pages • first pub 1972 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective slow-paced

Description

Master and Commander raised almost dangerously high expectations Post Captain triumphantly surpasses them a brilliant book Mary Renault. The best historical novels ever written- New York Times

Community Reviews Summary of 883 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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