Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi

Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi with Scott McKowen (Illustrator)

171 pages first pub 1883 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Pinocchio, in Carlo Collodi's original version, is an adventure-filled, menacing fairy tale with a moral. Made by the woodcarver Geppetto, the puppet Pinocchio dreams of becoming a real child. But his unrestrained curiosity, dishonesty, and selfis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,029 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
funny 43%
lighthearted 41%
dark 28%
reflective 23%
emotional 15%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 10%
sad 9%
challenging 7%
tense 7%
relaxing 5%
informative 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 17%

Strong character development?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 99%

Average rating

3.44

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