Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Tuck Everlasting

Natalie Babbitt with Peter Thomas (Narrator)

fiction childrens magical realism lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

4 hours | first published 1975

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Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring on her family's property whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their...
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Summary of 13795 reviews

Moods

adventurous 51%
reflective 50%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 40%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 31%
sad 21%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 13%
funny 8%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 29%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.77

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