Master Commander
Patrick OBrian
historical fiction
naval adventure
past tense
third limited POV
~577 pp
A historical fiction. Expect minimal worldbuilding, dense, literary prose, epic scope. Plot-driven and deeply introspective. Ends on an unresolved note. Contains notable violence, humor.
Matched by vibe, pacing, tone, and feel — not just genre.
| Word count | 144,298 |
| Page count | ~577 pp |
| Prologue | — |
| Epilogue | — |
| Tense | past |
| POV | third limited |