Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling

Captains Courageous

Rudyard Kipling

176 pages • first pub 1896 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous reflective slow-paced
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The only one of Kipling's novels to be cast in an American setting, Captains Courageous endures as one of literature's most cherished and memorable sea adventures. Harvey Cheyne, spoiled millionaire's son, tumbles overboard from a luxury liner--on...

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Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews

Moods

adventurous 92%
challenging 23%
inspiring 23%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
funny 15%
hopeful 15%
lighthearted 15%
informative 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 23%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 9%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 63% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 45% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.53

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