Master And Commander by Christopher Kay, Patrick O'Brian

Master And Commander

Aubrey & Maturin #1

Christopher Kay, Patrick O'Brian

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Set during the early nineteenth century's Napoleonic Wars, Patrick O'Brian's epic, twenty-volume "masterpiece" (David Mamet, New York Times) traces the enduring friendship between Royal Navy officer Jack Aubrey and Irish physician (and spy) Stephe...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,821 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
funny 38%
informative 36%
challenging 24%
tense 23%
lighthearted 19%
inspiring 12%
emotional 10%
reflective 7%
relaxing 6%
hopeful 5%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 42%
fast 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 29% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | No: 35% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.79

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