Hatchet by Gary Paulsen

Hatchet

Brian's Saga #1

Gary Paulsen with Peter Coyote (Narrator)

3 hours, 42 minutes first pub 1986 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade adventurous fast-paced

Description

Haunted by his parents' divorce and the secret that caused it, young Brian Robeson, the sole survivor of a plane crash in the Canadian wilderness, must draw on untested skills and strength to survive.

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Moods

adventurous 94%
tense 41%
inspiring 30%
hopeful 28%
emotional 24%
challenging 23%
informative 22%
reflective 21%
dark 15%
sad 8%
mysterious 4%
lighthearted 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 34%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 43% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 37% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.41

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