I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

I Capture the Castle

Dodie Smith

544 pages first pub 1948 (editions)

fiction classics romance young adult emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Description

"I write this sitting in the kitchen sink. That is, my feet are in it; the rest of me is on the draining-board, which I have padded with our dog's blanket and the tea-cosy". This is the diary of Cassandra Mortmain, which tells of her extraordinary...

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Community Reviews Summary of 8,604 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 69%
reflective 55%
funny 50%
emotional 47%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 23%
adventurous 15%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 42%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 68% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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