Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner

Emil and the Detectives

Emil #1

Erich Kästner with Walter de la Mare (Contributor), May Massee

192 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction childrens classics contemporary mysterious fast-paced
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It's an exciting story for children from the German author Erich Kastner. He loved children very much and always wanted to become a teacher. But hard times for Germany at the beginning of the XX century changed his plans. He became a children's au...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
lighthearted 78%
funny 63%
relaxing 18%
mysterious 16%
hopeful 11%
inspiring 6%
tense 4%
emotional 1%
reflective 1%

Pace

fast 73%
medium 22%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | A mix: 13% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 10% | It's complicated: 2%

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3.86

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