Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell with Cecil Aldin (Illustrator)

336 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction childrens classics emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Perhaps the most celebrated animal story of the nineteenth century, Black Beauty is the suspenseful and deeply moving account of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners -- some, sensitive riders who treated him gently; others, cruel driv...

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Moods

emotional 71%
sad 53%
reflective 48%
hopeful 36%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 24%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
dark 11%
challenging 9%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
funny 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 58%
fast 22%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 19% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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