The Commodore by Patrick O'Brian

288 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Much of The Commodore takes place on land, in sitting rooms and in drafty castles, but the roar of the great guns is never far from our hearing. Aubrey and Maturin are sent on a bizarre decoy mission to the fever-ridden lagoons of the Gulf of Guin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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