Binya's Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond

Binya's Blue Umbrella

Ruskin Bond

72 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction childrens reflective medium-paced

Description

Binya loves her blue umbrella. She carries it everywhere, becoming the envy of her village. Then Ram Bharosa, who owns the tea shop on the Tehri road, sees the umbrella and longs to have it for himself. Bond tells a wonderful story and creates a r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 552 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
relaxing 60%
hopeful 48%
reflective 48%
inspiring 39%
adventurous 26%
emotional 16%
funny 12%
informative 7%
sad 5%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
mysterious 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 69%
medium 23%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 9% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 77% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | N/A: 4% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 31% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 40% | No: 37% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.18

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