The Far Side of The World by Patrick O'Brian

The Far Side of The World

Aubrey & Maturin #10

Patrick O'Brian

343 pages • first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
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Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin tales are widely acknowledged to be the greatest series of historical novels ever written. Now these evocative stories are being re-issued in paperback by Harper Perennial with stunning new jackets.It is still the ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 518 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 28%
informative 23%
funny 19%
challenging 14%
emotional 9%
inspiring 9%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
reflective 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 72%
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

4.22

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