Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott

218 pages first pub 1875 (editions)

fiction childrens classics young adult reflective slow-paced

Description

When Rose Campbell, a shy orphan, arrives at "The Aunt Hill" to live with her six aunts and seven boisterous male cousins, she is quite overwhelmed. How could such a delicate young lady, used to the quiet hallways of a girls' boarding school, exis...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,528 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 84%
relaxing 44%
hopeful 40%
funny 28%
reflective 28%
emotional 24%
inspiring 16%
adventurous 12%
sad 8%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 40%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 9%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%

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