The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond

The Blue Umbrella

Ruskin Bond

88 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

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Description

In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in her village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shop-keeper. Ruskin Bond's short and humorous novella, set in the picturesqu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 649 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
relaxing 59%
hopeful 45%
reflective 41%
inspiring 36%
adventurous 26%
emotional 16%
funny 11%
informative 5%
sad 5%
challenging 2%
dark 2%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 25%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 55% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | N/A: 5% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.15

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