Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson

279 pages first pub 1927 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous slow-paced

Description

Tarka the otter pursues an active life, sometimes playful and sometimes dangerous, in the Devonshire countryside.

Community Reviews Summary of 103 reviews

Moods

adventurous 70%
informative 60%
sad 40%
emotional 30%
tense 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
hopeful 10%
lighthearted 10%
reflective 10%

Pace

slow 63%
medium 36%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 30% | N/A: 10% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 33% | Yes: 22% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 42% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Average rating

3.41

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