I Capture The Castle by Dodie Smith

I Capture The Castle

Dodie Smith

fiction classics romance young adult emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

432 pages | first published 1948

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‘I write this sitting in the kitchen sink’ is the first line of this timeless, witty and enchanting novel about growing up. Cassandra Mortmain lives with her bohemian and impoverished family in a crumbling castle in the middle of nowhere. Her jour...
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Moods

lighthearted 69%
reflective 55%
funny 51%
emotional 47%
hopeful 40%
relaxing 22%
adventurous 14%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 41%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | Yes: 6% | It's complicated: 2% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.99

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