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

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced
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Description

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 Summary of 686 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 53%
funny 46%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
challenging 13%
lighthearted 13%
dark 10%
reflective 10%
sad 10%
inspiring 6%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 32%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 33% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 19%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 19%

Average rating

4.22

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