The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame

The Wind in the Willows

Kenneth Grahame

194 pages • first pub 1908 (editions)

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Description

The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for it...

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Moods

lighthearted 91%
adventurous 72%
funny 60%
relaxing 37%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 9%
reflective 9%
emotional 4%
mysterious 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
sad 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 30%
fast 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 37% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

Yes: 45% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 22% | N/A: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.78

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