Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows and Amazons

Swallows and Amazons #1

Arthur Ransome

352 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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Friendship, resourcefulness, adventures Here's the classic tale of two families of children who band together against a common foe: an uncle who claims he's too busy for his nieces. The Walker children (John, Susan, Titty and Roger) are on school...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,895 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 90%
relaxing 28%
funny 27%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 3%
reflective 3%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 26%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 54% | A mix: 24% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 96% | No: 1% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.92

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