Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

Anna Sewell with Jillian Tamaki (Illustrator)

203 pages first pub 1877 (editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous medium-paced

Description

One of the best-loved animal adventures ever written This Penguin Threads edition of Anna Sewell's moving novel Black Beauty includes a new foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Jane Smiley, cover art by Jillian Tamaki and deluxe French flaps. Commiss...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,542 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
sad 51%
reflective 47%
hopeful 34%
adventurous 33%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 21%
informative 20%
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: 18% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 54% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

3.76

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