Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons #1

Arthur Ransome

315 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, originally published in 1930: for children, for grownups, for anyone captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Swallows and Amazons introduces the lovable Walker family, the camp on W...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,890 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 90%
relaxing 29%
funny 27%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 25% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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