A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Mark Twain

288 pages first pub 1889 (editions)

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Description

In this classic satiric novel, published in 1889, Hank Morgan, a supervisor in a Connecticut gun factory, falls unconscious after being whacked on the head. When he wakes up he finds himself in Britain in 528 -- where he is immediately captured, h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,338 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
funny 78%
lighthearted 41%
reflective 28%
challenging 19%
informative 9%
inspiring 5%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
hopeful 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 35% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.55

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