310 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007892785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
All Patrick O'Brian's strengths are on parade in this novel of action and intrigue, set partly in Malta, partly in the treacherous, pirate-infested waters of the Red Sea. While Captain Aubrey worries about repairs to his ship, Stephen Maturin assu...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
informative 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.
310 pages • first pub 1983 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007892785
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Publication date: Not specified
Description
All Patrick O'Brian's strengths are on parade in this novel of action and intrigue, set partly in Malta, partly in the treacherous, pirate-infested waters of the Red Sea. While Captain Aubrey worries about repairs to his ship, Stephen Maturin assu...
Community Reviews Summary of 337 reviews
Moods
funny 44%
informative 33%
tense 33%
lighthearted 22%
emotional 11%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
Pace
medium 50%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 80% | Plot: 20%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 60% | N/A: 20% | No: 20%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.