The Captains and the Kings by Jennifer Johnston

The Captains and the Kings

Jennifer Johnston

152 pages first pub 1999 (editions)

fiction historical reflective slow-paced
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Mr Prendergast, an elderly Anglo-Irishman, is living out his last years in the decaying splendour of his family mansion. As his mind wanders through the gloom he finds it peopled with memories of his neglected wife, his pale shadow of a father, hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
reflective 66%
sad 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
funny 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.13

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