A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond

A Bear Called Paddington

Paddington Bear #1

Michael Bond with Peggy Fortnum (Illustrator)

176 pages first pub 1958 (editions)

fiction childrens classics funny lighthearted medium-paced

Description

The classic novel about Paddington--who's now a major movie star Paddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary thin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,282 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 98%
funny 80%
adventurous 42%
relaxing 38%
hopeful 20%
inspiring 10%
emotional 4%
reflective 2%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 29%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 51% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 98% | It's complicated: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.11

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