The Commodore by Patrick O'Brian

352 pages first pub 1994 (editions)

fiction historical mysterious reflective slow-paced
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Having survived a long and desperate adventure in the Great South Sea, Captain Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin return to England to very different circumstances. For Jack it is a happy homecoming, at least initially, but for Stephen it is disastro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 352 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 20%
informative 20%
tense 20%
emotional 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 42%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%

Average rating

4.18

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