The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin

The King of the Golden River

Macmillan Fairy Tales

John Ruskin with Maria L. Kirk (Illustrator)

60 pages first pub 1851 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
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A fairy tale of what happened to two men who tried to get rich in evil ways and of how the fortune they sought came to their younger brother, whose kind and loving heart prompted him to right action. Widely regarded as a masterpiece of 19th centur...

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Community Reviews Summary of 137 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
inspiring 50%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 75% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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