Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner

Emil and the Detectives

Emil #1

Erich Kästner with Walter de la Mare, May Massee

192 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction childrens classics mysterious fast-paced

Description

It's an exciting story for children from the German author Erich Kastner. He loved children very much and always wanted to become a teacher. But hard times for Germany at the beginning of the XX century changed his plans. He became a children's au...

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Moods

lighthearted 85%
adventurous 82%
funny 76%
mysterious 14%
relaxing 14%
inspiring 11%
hopeful 5%
emotional 2%
reflective 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 18%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 85% | A mix: 7% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 77% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 85% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | N/A: 15% | Yes: 15%

Average rating

3.86

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