The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian
The Far Side of the World

Patrick O'Brian

The Far Side of the World

Aubrey & Maturin #10

Patrick O'Brian

406 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

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Captain Jack Aubrey, accompanied by ship's surgeon and British intelligence operative, Stephen Maturin, sails for Cape Horn, assigned to intercept an American frigate that is disrupting the British whaling trade. Reissue. (A 20th Century Fox film,...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 31%
informative 22%
funny 18%
challenging 13%
emotional 13%
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

4.23

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