Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Daddy-Long-Legs #1

Jean Webster with Jean Webster (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics romance young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced
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An orphaned girl named Judy Abbott and an unknown, unseen benefactor who sends her to college and whom she refers to as "Daddy-Long-Legs" are the two principals in this immensely popular modern-day fairy tale. Told through Judy's letters and illus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,391 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
funny 75%
hopeful 54%
relaxing 35%
emotional 31%
inspiring 25%
reflective 20%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 7%
informative 3%
sad 3%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 37%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 42% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.04

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