The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond
The Blue Umbrella

Ruskin Bond

The Blue Umbrella

Ruskin Bond

83 pages first pub 1980 (editions)

fiction childrens reflective medium-paced

Description

In exchange for her lucky leopard's claw pendant, Binya acquires a beautiful blue umbrella that makes her the envy of everyone in the village, especially Ram Bharosa, the shopkeeper. It is the prettiest umbrella in the whole village and she carrie...

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Community Reviews Summary of 553 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
relaxing 61%
hopeful 49%
reflective 49%
inspiring 38%
adventurous 26%
emotional 17%
funny 14%
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: 41% | No: 36% | N/A: 13% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.18

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