The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville

The Lieutenant

Thornhill Family #2

Kate Grenville

307 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced

Description

A stunning follow-up to her Commonwealth Writers' Prize-winning book, The Secret River, Kate Grenville's The Lieutenant is a gripping story about friendship, self-discovery, and the power of language set along the unspoiled shores of 1788 New Sout...

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Community Reviews Summary of 272 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
informative 47%
adventurous 35%
challenging 35%
sad 23%
emotional 17%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
dark 11%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 64%
medium 35%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 6%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | Yes: 35% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.27

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