Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Daddy-Long-Legs #1

Jean Webster

144 pages first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics romance young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The oldest orphan at a dreary home for foundlings, Judy Abbott is about to go off to college -- a dream she's been able to realize with the help of a benefactor who insists on remaining anonymous. There's a catch, though: Judy has to write her unk...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,313 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 87%
funny 78%
hopeful 53%
relaxing 35%
emotional 27%
inspiring 25%
adventurous 18%
reflective 15%
mysterious 9%
sad 3%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 38%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 14% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 45% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

4.03

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