Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian

Goodnight Mister Tom

Michelle Magorian

fiction childrens classics emotional reflective slow-paced

102 pages | first published 1981

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Set during the dark and dangerous build-up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom follows sad young William Beech, who is evacuated to the idyllic English countryside and builds a remarkable and moving friendship with the elderly recluse To...
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Summary of 2789 reviews

Moods

emotional 93%
sad 69%
hopeful 61%
reflective 35%
inspiring 33%
adventurous 27%
dark 22%
challenging 16%
informative 14%
tense 11%
lighthearted 10%
funny 9%
relaxing 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 55%
slow 23%
fast 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 62% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 99%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 35% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.28

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