Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons #1

Arthur Ransome

384 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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The first title in Arthur Ransome's classic series, Swallows and Amazons was originally published in 1930 and remains to this day an intrepid story of sailing, exploration, and friendship for children, grownups, and anyone captivated by a world of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,896 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 91%
relaxing 29%
funny 26%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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