Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K. Jerome

Three Men in a Boat

Three Men #1

Jerome K. Jerome

194 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

fiction classics funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Three Men in a Boat is a humorous tale of three Englishmen and a dog on a two week boating holiday on the Thames from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford and back to Kingston. The story is praised for its classic English humor and its ability to feel f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,397 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 88%
adventurous 44%
relaxing 36%
reflective 10%
informative 9%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 3%
challenging 1%
emotional 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 26%
slow 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 82% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 92% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 52% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.72

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