The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle #1

Hugh Lofting

272 pages • first pub 1920 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle is one of the most delightfully imaginative stories in children's literature, featuring the well-loved and eccentric doctor who learns to talk to animals. Unlike most doctors, Doctor Dolittle doesn't treat humans; he t...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 2,473 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 79%

lighthearted: 72%

funny: 41%

relaxing: 25%

inspiring: 13%

hopeful: 11%

challenging: 2%

informative: 2%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

69% of readers chose fast
23% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

54% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
18% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

75% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

60% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
12% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

15% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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