My Boy Jack by David Haig

My Boy Jack

David Haig

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction historical play reflective slow-paced

Description

The year is 1913 and war with Germany is imminent. Rudyard Kipling's determination to send his myopic son to war triggers a bitter family conflict which leaves Kipling devastated by the conflict between his two greates passions: a love for childre...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

emotional 100%
sad 75%
dark 50%
tense 50%
challenging 37%
reflective 37%
hopeful 12%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.39

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