The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

The Swifts #1

Beth Lincoln with Claire Powell (Illustrator)

352 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction middle grade mystery funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
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On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family Dictionary. They are given a name, and a definition. A definition it is assumed they will grow up to match. Meet Shenanigan Swift: Little sister. Risk-taker. Mischief-...

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Moods

mysterious 87%
funny 80%
adventurous 78%
lighthearted 54%
hopeful 13%
dark 10%
inspiring 10%
emotional 9%
informative 7%
tense 7%
reflective 6%
challenging 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 36%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 73% | Plot: 19% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 4% | No: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.21

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