48 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 25 October 2016
Description
This gem of lyric prose has enchanted both young and old for over half a century and is now a modern classic. Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century, captures a child's-eye view and an adult's...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
funny 45%
relaxing 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | N/A: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
48 pages • first pub 1952 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780811226226
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation
Publication date: 25 October 2016
Description
This gem of lyric prose has enchanted both young and old for over half a century and is now a modern classic. Dylan Thomas (1914-1953), one of the greatest poets and storytellers of the twentieth century, captures a child's-eye view and an adult's...
Community Reviews Summary of 440 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
funny 45%
relaxing 33%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 8%
informative 8%
inspiring 8%
challenging 4%
Pace
slow 27%
medium 27%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | N/A: 16% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
N/A: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 76% | N/A: 15% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 53% | N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 50% | N/A: 41% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol