The 13 Clocks by James Thurber

The 13 Clocks

James Thurber with Marc Simont (Illustrator)

124 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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Once upon a time, in a gloomy castle on a lonely hill, where there were thirteen clocks that wouldn t go, there lived a cold, aggressive Duke, and his niece, the Princess Saralinda. She was warm in every wind and weather, but he was always cold. H...

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Moods

adventurous 84%
funny 74%
lighthearted 71%
relaxing 20%
hopeful 17%
mysterious 15%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
challenging 2%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 71% | A mix: 21% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 13%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 56% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7%

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