Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies vs Master and Commander: Which Should You Read?
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Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies
As commander-in-chief of His Majesty's ships and vessels in the West Indies, Admiral Hornblower faces pirates, revolutionaries, and a blistering hurricane in the chaotic aftermath of the Napoleonic Wars.
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Master and Commander
This is book 1 in the Aubrey/Maturin series. Here is the maiden voyage of O'Brian's acclaimed Aubrey-Maturin series, which follows the unique friendship between Captain Aubrey, R.N., and Stephen Maturin, ship's surgeon…
The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies is the quickest read — about 5 hours vs 8 for Master and Commander.
- Master and Commander has the widest readership — 65687 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Want a one-evening read?
Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies
≈ 5h vs 8h for Master and Commander
Want the crowd-tested pick?
Master and Commander
65687 ratings vs 6454 for Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies
New to the genre?
Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies
Light vs Moderate for Master and Commander
Scores by source
| Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies | Master and Commander | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 4.2 (6454) | 4.1 (65687) |
| Hardcover | 4.1 (26) | 4.0 (187) |
| Google Books | — | 5.0 (1) |
| Apple Books | 4.0 (14) | 4.5 (471) |
Reception
| Admiral Hornblower in the West Indies | Master and Commander | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 6454 | 65687 |
| Editions | 99 | 47 |
| Film adaptations | 1 | 1 |
| Want to read | 2058 | 52761 |
| Pages | 283 | 448 |