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384 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393541588
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,821 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Blood, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Sexual content, Homophobia384 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780393541588
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,821 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Gore, Blood, Fire/Fire injuryModerate
Racism, Child death, InfidelityMinor
Rape, Sexual content, Homophobia