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283 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8535911693
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
They call themselves 'Captains of the Sands,' a gang of orphans and runaways who live by their wits and daring in the torrid slums and sleazy back alleys of Bahia. Led by fifteen-year-old 'Bullet,' the band-including a crafty liar named 'Legless,'...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,487 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
dark 38%
tense 25%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, Torture, HomophobiaMinor
Physical abuse, Sexual content, Police brutality283 pages • first pub 1937 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 8535911693
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
They call themselves 'Captains of the Sands,' a gang of orphans and runaways who live by their wits and daring in the torrid slums and sleazy back alleys of Bahia. Led by fifteen-year-old 'Bullet,' the band-including a crafty liar named 'Legless,'...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,487 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
adventurous 54%
sad 54%
dark 38%
tense 25%
inspiring 21%
challenging 18%
hopeful 15%
funny 8%
informative 8%
lighthearted 1%
mysterious 1%
Pace
fast 18%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual assaultModerate
Violence, Torture, HomophobiaMinor
Physical abuse, Sexual content, Police brutality