Blue at the Mizzen by Patrick O'Brian

Blue at the Mizzen

Aubrey & Maturin #20

Patrick O'Brian

262 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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Napoleon has been defeated at Waterloo, and the ensuing peace brings with it both the desertion of nearly half of Captain Aubrey's crew and the sudden dimming of Aubrey's career prospects in a peacetime navy. When the Surprise is nearly sunk on he...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
hopeful 42%
funny 28%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

slow 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

4.19

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