The Captain and the Glory by Dave Eggers

The Captain and the Glory

Dave Eggers

128 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction politics funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The grand ship Glory has been skilfully captained for years, but when its well-loved old skipper decides to step down, a new leader thrusts himself forward and a new era begins. The new Captain is vulgar, bumbling and inexplicably confident. With ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 225 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

3.29

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