Master And Commander by Patrick O'Brian

Master And Commander

Aubrey & Maturin #1

Patrick O'Brian

403 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced
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Set during the early nineteenth century's Napoleonic Wars, Patrick O'Brian's epic, twenty-volume "masterpiece" (David Mamet, New York Times) traces the enduring friendship between Royal Navy officer Jack Aubrey and Irish physician (and spy) Stephe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,804 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 38%
informative 36%
challenging 25%
tense 23%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 43%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Character: 29% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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