Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

288 pages first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction classics historical young adult adventurous fast-paced
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Tricked by the uncle who has stolen his inheritance, young David Balfour is kidnapped and bound for America. Or at least that was the plan, until the ship runs into trouble and David is rescued by Alan Breck Stewart, fugitive Jacobite and, by his ...

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Moods

adventurous 99%
tense 33%
lighthearted 15%
mysterious 14%
emotional 13%
challenging 12%
funny 12%
inspiring 12%
hopeful 9%
dark 8%
reflective 8%
informative 5%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 30%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 47% | A mix: 40% | Character: 11% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 37% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

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