Blue at the Mizzen by Patrick O'Brian
Blue at the Mizzen

Patrick O'Brian

Blue at the Mizzen

Aubrey & Maturin #20

Patrick O'Brian

missing duration info Add in missing duration information first pub 1999 (view editions)

fiction historical adventurous slow-paced
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy immersive, character-driven historical adventures that blend meticulous naval detail with strategic political intrigue.

Step-by-Step Explanation:
1. Identify Core Elements: Historical genre, adventurous mood, slow pacing.
2. Avoid Restating the Obvious: Do not directly mention genre, mood, or pace.
3. Focus on Reader Appeal: Highlight immersive, character-driven stories.
4. Connect to Details: Naval detail and political intrigue.
5. Generalize for Accessibility: Avoid specifics like South America or Waterloo.
6. Ensure Conciseness: One sentence.

Description

Napoleon has been defeated at Waterloo, and the ensuing peace brings with it both the desertion of nearly half of Captain Aubrey's crew and the sudden dimming of Aubrey's career prospects in a peacetime navy. When the Surprise is nearly sunk on he...

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Community Reviews

4.2
based on 440 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 100%

hopeful: 38%

reflective: 30%

funny: 23%

informative: 15%

tense: 15%

challenging: 7%

emotional: 7%

sad: 7%


Pace

60% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

42% of readers chose Plot
57% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
42% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

87% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

Diverse cast of characters?

50% of readers chose Yes
50% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

28% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
14% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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