fiction classics historical young adult adventurous fast-paced

240 pages | first published 1886

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At once a rollicking adventure story and an earnest political allegoryOrphaned and penniless, David Balfour sets out to find his last living relative, miserly and reclusive Uncle Ebenezer. But Ebenezer is far from welcoming, and David narrowly esc...
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Summary of 1584 reviews

Moods

adventurous 97%
tense 33%
lighthearted 20%
funny 11%
mysterious 11%
challenging 8%
inspiring 8%
reflective 8%
dark 6%
emotional 6%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 44% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 39% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 9%

Average rating

3.4

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