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10 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781415919576
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Books on Tape
Publication date: 25 January 2005
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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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%
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Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
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Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Addiction, Violence, Alcohol10 hours, 29 minutes • first pub 1978 (editions) user-added
ISBN/UID: 9781415919576
Format: Audio
Language: English
Publisher: Books on Tape
Publication date: 25 January 2005
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.
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...
Community 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
Plot or character driven?
Strong character development?
Loveable characters?
Diverse cast of characters?
Flaws of characters a main focus?
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Addiction, Violence, Alcohol