The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

240 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

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Set in sixteenth-century England, Mark Twain's classic "tale for young people of all ages" features two identical-looking boys--a prince and a pauper--who trade clothes and step into each other's lives. While the urchin, Tom Canty, discovers luxur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,233 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 40%
funny 30%
hopeful 18%
informative 17%
reflective 15%
emotional 14%
challenging 13%
dark 11%
inspiring 7%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 23%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | Character: 33% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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