Capitán de mar y guerra by Patrick O'Brian

Capitán de mar y guerra

Aubrey & Maturin #1

Patrick O'Brian

482 pages first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous slow-paced
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As the Royal Navy takes part in the wars against Napoleonic France, young Jack Aubrey receives his first command, the small, old, and slow HMS Sophie. Accompanied by his eccentric new friend, the physician and naturalist Stephen Maturin, Aubrey do...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,758 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 37%
informative 37%
challenging 25%
tense 23%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 11%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 44%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 59% | Character: 27% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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