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459 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393325171
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 17 October 2003
Description
This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against a thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of a li...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,804 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
informative 36%
challenging 25%
tense 23%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Bullying, DeathModerate
Racism, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual content
459 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393325171
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton Company
Publication date: 17 October 2003
Description
This, the first in the splendid series of Jack Aubrey novels, establishes the friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon and intelligence agent, against a thrilling backdrop of the Napoleonic wars. Details of a li...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,804 reviews
Moods
funny 38%
informative 36%
challenging 25%
tense 23%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%
Pace
slow 43%
fast 9%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Bullying, DeathModerate
Racism, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Homophobia, Sexual content