The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss

352 pages • first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous slow-paced

Description

The classic adventure tale of a brave family who must come together to survive in their new deserted island home. Swept off course by a raging storm, a Swiss pastor, his wife, and their four young sons are shipwrecked on an uncharted tropical isla...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,784 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 34%
informative 29%
hopeful 27%
inspiring 23%
funny 18%
emotional 10%
relaxing 10%
challenging 9%
reflective 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 5%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 43%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 29% | Character: 17% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 43% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 17%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 84% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 76% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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