The Children of Green Knowe by L.M. Boston

The Children of Green Knowe

Green Knowe #1

L.M. Boston with Peter Boston (Illustrator)

192 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

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L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century.There are three children: Toby, who rides the majestic horse Fest...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
mysterious 72%
lighthearted 48%
hopeful 24%
relaxing 24%
emotional 20%
dark 16%
reflective 12%
sad 8%
funny 4%
inspiring 4%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 33%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 41% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

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3.85

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