Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates by Mary Mapes Dodge

Hans Brinker, or the Silver Skates

Mary Mapes Dodge

10 hours, 21 minutes first pub 1865 (editions)

fiction childrens classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Set in the Netherlands, the beautiful land of windmills, tulips, and wooden shoes, this timeless story relates the adventures of the impoverished but virtuous Brinker family. Young Hans and Gretel work toward two goals: finding the doctor who can ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 533 reviews

Moods

inspiring 50%
informative 41%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 33%
adventurous 25%
hopeful 25%
emotional 16%
relaxing 16%

Pace

slow 46%
medium 46%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 57% | Plot: 14% | Character: 14% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 22%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 85% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.58

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