49 pages • 1 hour read
Christina HenryLost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry is a dark fantasy retelling of J. M. Barrie’s Peter Pan, told from the perspective of Jamie, one of Peter's original lost boys who eventually becomes Captain Hook. The story portrays Peter as a tyrant and explores the dark and violent events that lead to Jamie's transformation into Hook. The novel contains graphic violence, including violent deaths and severe injuries sustained by children, children's grief, and implied rape and abusive relationships.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Christina Henry's Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook is widely praised for its dark, imaginative retelling of the Peter Pan tale, exploring themes of friendship and betrayal. The novel's rich character development and emotional depth captivate readers, though some find the pacing uneven. Overall, it's an engaging and fresh perspective on a classic story.
Who Should Read Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook?
Fans of dark retellings and fantasy literature will relish Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry. Readers who enjoyed Gregory Maguire’s Wicked or Marissa Meyer’s Heartless will be captivated by this gritty reimagining of a classic tale, offering a deeper, often haunting, perspective on Peter Pan's nemesis.