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374 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0006499252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
The war of 1812 continues, and Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to play havoc with the British whaling trade. Stephen Maturin has fish of his own to fry ...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
tense 31%
informative 22%
funny 18%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
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Medical trauma, Abandonment, Blood374 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 0006499252
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (HarperCollins)
Publication date: 01 January 1997
Description
The war of 1812 continues, and Jack Aubrey sets course for Cape Horn on a mission after his own heart: intercepting a powerful American frigate outward bound to play havoc with the British whaling trade. Stephen Maturin has fish of his own to fry ...
Community Reviews Summary of 524 reviews
Moods
tense 31%
informative 22%
funny 18%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 4%
Pace
slow 22%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 46% | A mix: 38% | Character: 15%Strong character development?
No: 50% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 14%Loveable characters?
Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 50% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | Yes: 50%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Medical trauma, Abandonment, Blood