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

Rich with surprise and hilarious adventure, The Prince And The Pauper is a delight satire of England's romantic past and a joyful boyhood romp filled with the same tongue-in-cheek irony that sparked the best of Mark Twain's tall tales. Two boys, o...

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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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