fiction historical adventurous medium-paced

379 pages | first published 1973

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Amid sights and smells of the Indian subcontinent explore ships of the East India Company. Aubrey is on the defensive, pitting wits and seamanship against an enemy enjoying overwhelming local superiority. Somewhere in the Indian Ocean lies the pri...
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Summary of 568 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 35%
informative 29%
challenging 23%
emotional 23%
tense 23%
hopeful 11%
lighthearted 11%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 29%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 38% | Character: 38% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 31% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.26

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