Swallowdale by Arthur Ransome

448 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction childrens young adult adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Friendship, resourcefulness, and sailing, too! Arthur Ransome's Swallows and Amazons series has stood the test of time. More than just great stories, each one celebrates independence and initiative with a colorful, large cast of characters. Swal...

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Community Reviews Summary of 347 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
lighthearted 75%
relaxing 43%
hopeful 31%
inspiring 31%
funny 18%
reflective 6%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Plot: 27% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 45%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 7%

Average rating

4.21

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