Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer

Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy

Bloody Jack #1

L.A. Meyer with Katherine Kellgren

7 hours, 22 minutes • first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction historical young adult adventurous fast-paced

Description

Life as a ship's boy aboard HMS Dolphin is a dream come true for Jacky Faber. Gone are the days of scavenging for food and fighting for survival on the streets of eighteenth-century London. Instead, Jacky is becoming a skilled and respected sailor...

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Moods

adventurous 100%
funny 59%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 22%
emotional 18%
tense 18%
dark 13%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 31%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Character: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

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