Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell

288 pages first pub 1877 (editions) user-added

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Description

“Black Beauty - The Autobiography of a Horse” is a 1911 novel by English author Anna Sewell (1820–1878). Having sold more than fifty million copies, it is among the top ten best-selling books of all time. The novel—originally intended for adults—w...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,305 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
sad 50%
reflective 46%
hopeful 34%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
informative 19%
dark 12%
challenging 10%
tense 8%
relaxing 5%
funny 3%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 23%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 48% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3% | No: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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