The Captains and the Kings by Jennifer Johnston

The Captains and the Kings

Jennifer Johnston

152 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced

Description

Mr Prendergast, an elderly Anglo-Irishman, is living out his last years in the decaying splendour of his family mansion. As his mind wanders through the gloom he finds it peopled with memories of his neglected wife, his pale shadow of a father, hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 11 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
challenging 50%
emotional 50%
funny 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.15

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