The Child and the River by Henri Bosco

The Child and the River

Henri Bosco with Joyce Zonana (Translator)

96 pages first pub 1945 (editions)

fiction childrens adventurous reflective slow-paced
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A new translation of an evocative, Huckleberry Finn–esque French bestseller about a young farmboy, the river where he is forbidden to play, and the adventures that ensue when he disobeys his family’s wishes.The story of Henri Bosco’s The Child and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

adventurous 75%
reflective 58%
lighthearted 50%
relaxing 50%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
tense 8%

Pace

slow 35%
medium 35%
fast 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 16% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 22% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | Yes: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Average rating

3.08

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