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H.M.S. Surprise

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Historical Fiction Fiction

by "Patrick OBrian"

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4.42 (10.5K ratings)
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description 379 pages

H.M.S. Surprise by "Patrick OBrian" holds a highly rated rating of 4.42 out of 5, based on 10.5K reader ratings. First published in 1973. The book spans 379 pages.

About H.M.S. Surprise

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 prize that could make him rich - ships sent by Napoleon to attack the China Fleet.

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Author "Patrick OBrian"
Published 1973
Pages 379
Genres Historical Fiction, Fiction
Average Rating 4.42 / 5.00
Total Ratings 10,513

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.4
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10.5K ratings
With a rating of 4.42, H.M.S. Surprise is rated above the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.95, it performs above expectations.

How It Compares

4.42
This Book
3.95
Historical Fiction Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is H.M.S. Surprise?

H.M.S. Surprise is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is H.M.S. Surprise worth reading?

Based on 10.5K reader ratings, H.M.S. Surprise has an average score of 4.42 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is H.M.S. Surprise?

H.M.S. Surprise has 379 pages.

Who wrote H.M.S. Surprise?

H.M.S. Surprise was written by "Patrick OBrian". It was first published in 1973.

What is the ISBN for H.M.S. Surprise?

The ISBN-13 for H.M.S. Surprise is 9780393307610.0.

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