Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Tuck Everlasting

Natalie Babbitt

192 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens magical realism lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

Description

The classic novel about a young girl who stumbles upon a family's stunning secret What if you could live forever? Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring on her family's prope...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14,763 reviews

Moods

adventurous 53%
reflective 49%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 41%
hopeful 33%
mysterious 30%
sad 21%
inspiring 18%
relaxing 13%
funny 10%
challenging 5%
dark 3%
tense 3%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 29%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 27% | Plot: 27%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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