Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Little Lord Fauntleroy

Frances Hodgson Burnett

228 pages • first pub 1886 (editions)

fiction childrens classics lighthearted slow-paced

Description

The story of a small, angelic boy from New York who is told he is the heir to an English earldom and is whisked away to the English countryside where he begins to win over his bad-tempered old grandfather. When the boy's identity is challenged, hi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 927 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
hopeful 48%
inspiring 27%
relaxing 27%
funny 18%
emotional 15%
adventurous 12%
reflective 9%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 32%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 41% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.66

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