The Foundling: A Tale of our Own Times by Captain Tree by Charlotte Brontë

The Foundling: A Tale of our Own Times by Captain Tree

Charlotte Brontë

120 pages first pub 1830 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy emotional informative medium-paced
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Written when she was 17, The Foundling is a classic fairy tale set in the imagined kingdom of Verdopolis which will delight fans of Charlotte Brontë’s later work. Abandoned as a baby, Edward Sydney finds a “protector” in Mr. Hasleden, a rich local...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
lighthearted 40%
dark 20%
mysterious 20%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 25% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.1

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