Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back by Shel Silverstein

Lafcadio, The Lion Who Shot Back

Shel Silverstein

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fiction childrens poetry funny lighthearted fast-paced
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After leaving the jungle for the circus and a life of fame and wealth, a lion who taught himself to be the best shot in the world discovers he's not really a lion anymore, and not really a man, either.

Community Reviews Summary of 285 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
funny 50%
reflective 50%
adventurous 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 20% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 20% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

4.09

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