Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Daddy-Long-Legs #1

Jean Webster with Jean Webster (Illustrator)

224 pages • first pub 1912 (editions)

fiction classics romance young adult emotional funny reflective medium-paced

Description

An orphaned girl named Judy Abbott and an unknown, unseen benefactor who sends her to college and whom she refers to as "Daddy-Long-Legs" are the two principals in this immensely popular modern-day fairy tale. Told through Judy's letters and illus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,168 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 88%
funny 77%
hopeful 53%
relaxing 35%
emotional 26%
inspiring 24%
adventurous 18%
reflective 12%
mysterious 9%
sad 3%
informative 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 39%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 73% | A mix: 17% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.03

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