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A review by lucyhargrave
The Lieutenant by Kate Grenville
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I was not expecting to enjoy this so much but it kept me hooked! Rooke was a delightful character and the way he viewed the world was unique, fascinating and perhaps a little naive. I loved his interactions with Taragran and the other members of her tribe. I found the sections on language and linguistics particularly interesting.
The writing was accessible, flowed beautifully and gave a great sense of atmosphere without getting bogged down in unnecessary description.
The writing was accessible, flowed beautifully and gave a great sense of atmosphere without getting bogged down in unnecessary description.
Graphic: Animal death, Slavery, and Colonisation