The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment by Dave Eggers

The Captain and the Glory: An Entertainment

Dave Eggers

114 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction politics funny reflective medium-paced

Description

A savage satire of the United States in the throes of insanity, this blisteringly funny novel tells the story of a noble ship, the Glory, and the loud, clownish, and foul Captain who steers it to the brink of disaster.When the decorated Captain of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 226 reviews

Moods

funny 76%
dark 33%
reflective 33%
lighthearted 28%
sad 23%
adventurous 9%
inspiring 4%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 14%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.28

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