The Railway Children by E. Nesbit

The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

fiction childrens classics adventurous medium-paced

188 pages | first published 1906

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In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-mannered siblings are greatly altered when, one evening, two men arrive at the house and take their father away. With the family's fortunes consider...
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Summary of 2329 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 79%
adventurous 70%
hopeful 51%
funny 35%
emotional 32%
relaxing 29%
inspiring 16%
reflective 12%
mysterious 5%
sad 3%
informative 2%
challenging 1%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 27%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 49% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 92% | No: 4% | It's complicated: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 4% | It's complicated: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 65% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.83

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