The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright

177 pages first pub 1941 (editions)

fiction childrens lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Saturdays can make dreams come true when the Melendy children take turns to spend their pooled allowances. Actor Mona 13 recites poetry and Shakespeare at the drop of a hat. Engineer Rush 12, mischievous, builds Meccano bridges. Miranda "Randy" 10...

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Community Reviews Summary of 182 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 100%
adventurous 58%
funny 50%
relaxing 33%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 8%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 27%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 11%

Average rating

4.2

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