When Marnie Was There by Joan G. Robinson

When Marnie Was There

Joan G. Robinson

288 pages • first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy lighthearted medium-paced

Description

Anna lives with foster parents, a misfit with no friends, always on the outside of things. Then she is sent to Norfolk to stay with old Mr and Mrs Pegg, where she runs wild on the sand dunes and around the water. There is a house, the Marsh House,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
lighthearted 63%
mysterious 48%
hopeful 47%
adventurous 41%
reflective 37%
sad 27%
relaxing 24%
inspiring 20%
funny 5%
challenging 1%
dark 1%

Pace

medium 64%
slow 20%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.24

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