We Were a Handful by Karel Poláček, Mark Corner

We Were a Handful

Karel Poláček, Mark Corner

400 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction childrens classics funny reflective slow-paced

Description

A favorite work of Czech humor, We Were a Handful depicts the adventures of five boys from a small Czech town through the diary of Petr Bajza, the grocer’s son. Written by Karel Poláček at the height of World War II before his deportation to Ausch...

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Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews

Moods

adventurous 80%
funny 80%
lighthearted 80%
emotional 40%
relaxing 40%
hopeful 20%
sad 20%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Average rating

3.49

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