Farmer Boy by Garth Williams, Laura Ingalls Wilder

357 pages first pub 1933 (editions)

fiction childrens classics informative relaxing slow-paced

Description

"Growing up on his family's farm in New York, Almanzo Wilder wishes for just one thing — his very own horse. But Father doesn't yet trust him with such a big responsibility. Almanzo needs to prove himself — but how?"

Community Reviews Summary of 3,660 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
relaxing 47%
adventurous 44%
informative 35%
funny 20%
inspiring 20%
hopeful 16%
reflective 11%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 41%
slow 40%
fast 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 5% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.92

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