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saloninareads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Got recommended this as a "cozy pirate adventure" and it kind of is. There are parts of the book I really enjoyed, the delicious food descriptions and Wedge getting to know the crew (and Hannah *wink wink*) but it just felt like something was missing. It's probably because pirate stuff has never been my thing so im not the right audience. All in all a pleasant read with some fun characters!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Death, and Xenophobia
snoriime's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This read certainly starts off slow, and the main character is a bit of a knob, but the book really picks up at the end and becomes a lovely adventure story. The perspective is that of the main character, a Catholic Englishman with a heavily xenophobic view of the world, but the pirates more than make up for his horrible opinions and help him grow into a sympathetic character. I would recommend this book for anyone who wants to get lost in a history-informed adventure.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Xenophobia, and Homophobia
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