--- product_id: 16405678 title: "Captains of the Sands (Penguin Classics)" brand: "jorge amadogregory rabassacolm toibin" price: "€ 36.21" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16405678-captains-of-the-sands-penguin-classics store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Captains of the Sands (Penguin Classics) **Brand:** jorge amadogregory rabassacolm toibin **Price:** € 36.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Captains of the Sands (Penguin Classics) by jorge amadogregory rabassacolm toibin - **How much does it cost?** € 36.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16405678-captains-of-the-sands-penguin-classics) ## Best For - jorge amadogregory rabassacolm toibin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jorge amadogregory rabassacolm toibin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Captains of the Sands (Penguin Classics) ## Images ![Captains of the Sands (Penguin Classics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51FogeM4Z9L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read, but it's not a mature Amado *by J***Y on Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2015* I have mixed feelings about this one from Amado, at the same time it was written when he was just 24, and he himself admits in a personal note at the end to be aware of the flaws it might have.I have read it in an English translation as I can't read Portuguese, and the writing is smooth. Living in Salvador de Bahia (how did one of the reviewers above get the impression the book was set in Fortaleza?), he must have daily witnessed the situation of the "ninhos da rua", a tragic reality still today in most of Brazil.Though, I'm not sure the portrayal is so honest he claims at the end as the best quality of the book. Amado clearly cares a lot about those kids, the benign point of view towards them so obvious, at a point that when a rape is committed, it seems no big deal.Amado describes several different type of "Captains of the sands" each one with his peculiar attributes, but the look is always too sympathetic and he cannot keep a more detached viewpoint to the extent of somehow undermining the pedagogical intent of the book of portraying the reality of Brazilian abandoned kids.Subjects as the poverty, the solidarity among the poor, the right of the workers, the strike, the Communist ideology of social justice, the hypocrisy of some clergymen, the magnanimity of others, are all touched here and there, sometimes maybe too ambitiously, in "black and white" characterization. Impossible not to notice that basically at the same time, John Steinbeck was laying the foundations for his masterpiece "The Grapes of Wrath" published in 1939 (three years later than Amado's), where these same topics are addressed in such a sublime form of literature.Still, Amado sincere participation to these kids' fate, his felt contribution in letting everyone know, the peculiar traits of the multi-ethnic Brazilian culture, makes this read enjoyable and I look forward to some oh his later, and best known works ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Relative in 2020 *by J***E on Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2020* I rated this book 4 stars because of the challenge I met when I first started reading it. I found it hard to follow the characters and the story. As I continued reading the book started becoming more and more intriguing. I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. The author write with such great details throughout the book. It helped with creating pictures in my mind and with understanding what was happening. This story is very relative to what is happening in 2020. Oppressed people everywhere have the same struggles. I would recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Abandoned children are still children *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2020* This author portrays in a sensitive and engaging way the story of how children survive by forming groups and learning through their experiences. It is revealing that the group is full of individuals with their own ways of coping. I loved the part of the story where the boys learn to accept a girl as a sister/mother figure. Fascinating story. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16405678-captains-of-the-sands-penguin-classics](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/16405678-captains-of-the-sands-penguin-classics) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*