The Mauritius Command by Patrick O'Brian

The Mauritius Command

Aubrey & Maturin #4

Patrick O'Brian

348 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective medium-paced
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Captain Jack Aubrey is ashore on half pay without a command--until Stephen Maturin arrives with secret orders for Aubrey to take a frigate to the Cape of Good Hope under a commodore's pennant, there to mount an expedition against the French-held i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 738 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
funny 39%
informative 32%
tense 21%
emotional 17%
reflective 14%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 30%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 36% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

4.13

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