Emil and the Detectives by Erich Kästner

Emil and the Detectives

Emil #1

Erich Kästner with Walter Trier

224 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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Community Reviews Summary of 645 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 93%
adventurous 79%
funny 75%
relaxing 17%
inspiring 10%
mysterious 10%
hopeful 3%
reflective 3%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 14%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 91% | A mix: 4% | Character: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 82% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 87% | No: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | N/A: 13% | Yes: 13%

Average rating

3.87

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