Hornblower and the Atropos by C.S. Forester

384 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced
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1805, and Hornblower is both humbled and honoured in quick succession . . .After near disaster on board a canal barge, Horatio Hornblower is given his first assignment as Captain, taking charge of the Atropos, a 22-gun sloop that will act as flags...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 35%
informative 17%
lighthearted 17%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
challenging 5%
hopeful 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 35%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 81% | Character: 9% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 16%

Average rating

3.98

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