When Marnie Was There by Joan G. Robinson

When Marnie Was There

Joan G. Robinson

288 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

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When Marnie Was There is a gripping ghost story telling of Anna's strange encounter and friendship with a shadowy girl called Marnie among the wild and watery sand dunes of the Norfolk countryside. Is Marnie real? Shortlisted for the Carnegie Meda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 624 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
lighthearted 57%
hopeful 46%
mysterious 46%
adventurous 38%
reflective 38%
sad 28%
relaxing 27%
inspiring 21%
funny 6%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 21%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 6% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.27

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