The Fortune of War by Patrick O'Brian
The Fortune of War

Patrick O'Brian

12 hours, 31 minutes first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous informative medium-paced

Description

An essential of the truly gripping book for the narrative addict is the creation of a whole, solidly living world for the imagination to inhabit, and O'Brian does this with prodigal specificity and generosity." —A.S. ByattCaptain Jack Aubrey, R. N...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 33%
tense 33%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
funny 16%
hopeful 8%

Pace

medium 45%
slow 36%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 25%

Average rating

4.21

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