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350 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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"[O'Brian's] Aubrey-Maturin series, 20 novels of the Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Wars, is a masterpiece. It will outlive most of today's putative literary gems as Sherlock Holmes has outlived Bulwer-Lytton, as Mark Twain has outlived Charles Read...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
funny 46%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 31% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
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Minor
Violence, Alcohol, Addiction
350 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
"[O'Brian's] Aubrey-Maturin series, 20 novels of the Royal Navy in the Napoleonic Wars, is a masterpiece. It will outlive most of today's putative literary gems as Sherlock Holmes has outlived Bulwer-Lytton, as Mark Twain has outlived Charles Read...
Community Reviews Summary of 678 reviews
Moods
tense 50%
funny 46%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%
Pace
slow 30%
fast 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 52% | A mix: 31% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%Loveable characters?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Violence, Alcohol, Addiction