The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers

The Riddle of the Sands

Erskine Childers

352 pages first pub 1903 (view editions)

fiction classics mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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When Carruthers receives a letter from his friend Davies suggesting a Baltic sailing trip, the vision of a manned yacht quickly works its charm. The reality couldn't be more different. If the boat is underwhelming, Davies's ambition for their sail...

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Community Reviews

3.34
based on 503 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 76%

mysterious: 64%

challenging: 41%

informative: 26%

tense: 20%

lighthearted: 8%

dark: 5%

emotional: 2%

funny: 2%

reflective: 2%


Pace

5% of readers chose fast
10% of readers chose medium
84% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

63% of readers chose Plot
20% of readers chose A mix
13% of readers chose Character
3% of readers chose N/A
Plot
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
54% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

25% of readers chose Yes
28% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
3% of readers chose Complicated
86% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

6% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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