Hornblower in the West Indies by C.S. Forester

384 pages first pub 1957 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced
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A Horatio Hornblower Tale of the Sea As an admiral struggling to impose order in the chaotic aftermath of the French wars, Horatio Hornblower, Commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, must still face savage pirates...

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Community Reviews Summary of 214 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
emotional 22%
funny 22%
tense 11%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 37%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 83% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 40% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.84

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