The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

James Thurber

32 pages • first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous funny reflective fast-paced

Description

A henpecked husband copes with the frustrations of his dull life by imagining he is a fearless airplane pilot, a brilliant doctor, and other dashing figures.

Community Reviews Summary of 773 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
adventurous 61%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 30%
mysterious 23%
challenging 15%
emotional 15%
inspiring 15%
relaxing 15%
dark 7%
hopeful 7%
sad 7%
tense 7%

Pace

fast 92%
medium 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | Plot: 18% | A mix: 9%

Strong character development?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 41% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 16% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

3.5

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