A Ilha da Desolação by Patrick O'Brian
A Ilha da Desolação

Patrick O'Brian

A Ilha da Desolação

Aubrey & Maturin #5

Patrick O'Brian with Sônia Coutinho (Translator)

416 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced
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Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin sail to Australia with a hold full of convicts, including a dangerous spy, while the crew is decimated by disease and their ship, the "Leopard," is pursued by a Dutch man-of-war

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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

4.23

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