Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian

Desolation Island

Aubrey & Maturin #5

Patrick O'Brian with John Lee (Narrator)

10 hours, 29 minutes first pub 1978 (editions) user-added

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For the seasoned reader who craves a rich and immersive historical adventure, Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian is a thrilling tale of nautical exploits, espionage, and survival, set against the unforgiving backdrop of 19th-century Antarctica, that will transport them to a bygone era of bravery, cunning, and unyielding determination.

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Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy--and a treacherous disease...

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Community Reviews

4.23
based on 953 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

tense: 57%

funny: 40%

informative: 20%

emotional: 15%

challenging: 11%

dark: 11%

reflective: 11%

lighthearted: 8%

inspiring: 6%

sad: 6%

mysterious: 2%

relaxing: 2%


Pace

11% of readers chose fast
58% of readers chose medium
30% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

47% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

44% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

91% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
19% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

36% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
41% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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