Swallows And Amazons by Arthur Ransome

Swallows And Amazons

Swallows and Amazons #1

Arthur Ransome

416 pages • first pub 1930 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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The ultimate children's classic - long summer days filled with adventure. John, Susan, Titty and Roger sail their boat, Swallow, to a deserted island for a summer camping trip. Exploring and playing sailors is an adventure in itself but the island...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,895 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
lighthearted 91%
relaxing 29%
funny 26%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 7%
informative 2%
reflective 2%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 52%
fast 26%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 53% | A mix: 25% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | No: 3% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.93

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