H.M.S. Surprise by Patrick O'Brian

H.M.S. Surprise

Aubrey & Maturin #3

Patrick O'Brian

379 pages • first pub 1973 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced
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Amid sights and smells of the Indian subcontinent explore ships of the East India Company. Aubrey is on the defensive, pitting wits and seamanship against an enemy enjoying overwhelming local superiority. Somewhere in the Indian Ocean lies the pri...

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Community Reviews Summary of 932 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 47%
emotional 26%
informative 26%
tense 22%
lighthearted 16%
challenging 13%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 7%
relaxing 5%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 21%
fast 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 30% | Plot: 19%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.27

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