The Beach at Night by Elena Ferrante

The Beach at Night

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator), Mara Cerri (Illustrator)

The Beach at Night

Elena Ferrante with Ann Goldstein (Translator), Mara Cerri (Illustrator)

fiction childrens reflective slow-paced

48 pages | first published 2007

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Left alone on the beach to fend for herself, a doll named Celina is having a terrible night. The Mean Beach Attendant of Sunset is trying to steal all her words, the Fire wants to burn her, and the Sea refuses to answer her prayers. Worst of all, ...
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Summary of 171 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
reflective 46%
tense 46%
adventurous 26%
emotional 26%
lighthearted 20%
sad 20%
mysterious 13%
funny 6%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 15%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | A mix: 28% | N/A: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | N/A: 40%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.41

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