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Desolation Island

7.77

Good

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description Desolation Island Overview

Desolation Island is a 1978 naval adventure novel by C. S. Forester, notable for its narrative of Horatio Hornblower surviving a shipwreck and typhus epidemic.

insights Why this score

Desolation Island ranks #65 of 267 in the Adventure Novel ranking, behind Hornblower and the Atropos, ahead of The People of the Black Circle.

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How good is Desolation Island?

Desolation Island scores 7.77/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Adventure Novel category.

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Is Desolation Island worth it in 2026?

With a score of 7.77/10, Desolation Island is a solid option in Adventure Novel. See all Adventure Novel ranked.

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