A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas

A Child's Christmas in Wales

Dylan Thomas with Edward Ardizzone (Illustrator)

48 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics poetry emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A reminiscence of Christmas, from the viewpoint of a young boy, that has been a holiday favorite for decades. In rich, humorous, magical prose, poet Dylan Thomas recalls the church-going, the tree-trimming, the food, the carols and games of his c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 468 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 80%
reflective 57%
funny 46%
relaxing 30%
emotional 15%
hopeful 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
inspiring 7%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 35%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 15% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

N/A: 57% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 78% | N/A: 14% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | N/A: 35% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | N/A: 38% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.99

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