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 Summary of 354 reviews

Moods

reflective 90%
informative 47%
adventurous 42%
challenging 42%
sad 23%
hopeful 19%
inspiring 19%
dark 14%
emotional 14%
tense 9%
relaxing 4%

Pace

slow 52%
medium 38%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 65% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 33% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 38% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.32

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