The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

200 pages • first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

Two boys from two different walks of life change places and alter their paths forever in this American classic from Mark TwainLondon, 1547. Two boys meet by chance and strike up a conversation at the gates of a palace. Tom Canty is a poor young bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,463 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
lighthearted 39%
funny 27%
informative 17%
hopeful 15%
emotional 14%
reflective 14%
challenging 13%
dark 10%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 6%
sad 5%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 26%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | Character: 33% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 67% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.57

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