The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville

307 pages first pub 2007 (editions)

fiction historical emotional slow-paced
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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

3.35
based on 463 reviews

Moods

reflective: 87%

adventurous: 45%

informative: 41%

challenging: 37%

emotional: 25%

sad: 25%

hopeful: 20%

inspiring: 20%

dark: 12%

tense: 8%

mysterious: 4%

relaxing: 4%


Pace

8% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
48% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

4% of readers chose Plot
39% of readers chose A mix
56% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

87% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
4% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
54% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
16% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

39% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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