The Mauritius Command by Patrick O'Brian

The Mauritius Command

Aubrey & Maturin #4

Patrick O'Brian

366 pages first pub 1977 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous reflective medium-paced
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The islands of Mauritius and La Réunion lie right in the path of Britain's interests in the Indian Ocean. Can Captain Jack Aubrey outmanoeuvre the French to capture them?Life ashore on half pay, despite the joys of family life, is unlikely to sati...

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Community Reviews Summary of 754 reviews

Moods

adventurous 93%
funny 40%
informative 30%
tense 20%
emotional 16%
reflective 13%
lighthearted 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 6%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
dark 3%
inspiring 3%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 28%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 34% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

4.13

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