The Happy Return by C.S. Forester

204 pages first pub 1937 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous fast-paced
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Called "as gripping and realistic a sea tale as you are likely to run across" by the New York Times, C. S. Forester's Beat to Quarters finds Hornblower faced with a near-impossible mission off the coast of Nicaragua. June 1808, somewhere west of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 457 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 20%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 10%
hopeful 10%
reflective 10%
emotional 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 45%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Plot: 40% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 56% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.01

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