Usborne Illustrated Originals Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Usborne Illustrated Originals Black Beauty

Anna Sewell with Fiona Hsieh (Illustrator)

324 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction classics middle grade emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

This classic story is told in the words of Black Beauty, a sleek, well-bred horse. He tells of his shock at leaving a pleasant meadow in the country for the dark streets of Victorian London, with little idea what is in store for him.

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Moods

emotional 70%
sad 54%
reflective 48%
hopeful 37%
adventurous 31%
inspiring 25%
informative 20%
lighthearted 20%
dark 12%
challenging 10%
tense 8%
relaxing 6%
funny 3%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 59%
fast 21%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 20% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 22% | N/A: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 23% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.76

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