The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

148 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced

Description

The Prince and the Pauper is a novel by American author Mark Twain. It was first published in 1881 in Canada, before its 1882 publication in the United States. The novel represents Twain's first attempt at historical fiction. Set in 1537, it tells...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,089 reviews

Moods

adventurous 82%
lighthearted 44%
funny 26%
informative 24%
emotional 16%
hopeful 16%
reflective 14%
challenging 12%
dark 10%
relaxing 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 36% | Plot: 34% | Character: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 63% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 77% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.56

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