Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian

Desolation Island

Aubrey & Maturin #5

Patrick O'Brian with Patrick Tull (Narrator)

13 hours, 3 minutes first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous medium-paced
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Commissioned to rescue Governor Bligh of Bounty fame, Captain Jack Aubrey and his friend and surgeon Stephen Maturin sail the Leopard to Australia with a hold full of convicts. Among them is a beautiful and dangerous spy--and a treacherous disease...

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Community Reviews Summary of 680 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
tense 50%
funny 46%
challenging 14%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
dark 7%
reflective 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 3%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 31% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

4.22

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