The Lieutenant by 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, 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 South Wal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 293 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
informative 44%
adventurous 38%
challenging 38%
inspiring 22%
sad 22%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
dark 11%
relaxing 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 38%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | Yes: 33% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.29

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