96 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681377421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Books
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Description
A new translation of an evocative, Huckleberry Finn–esque French bestseller about a young farmboy, the river where he is forbidden to play, and the adventures that ensue when he disobeys his family’s wishes.The story of Henri Bosco’s The Child and...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 66%
reflective 50%
emotional 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
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96 pages • first pub 1945 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781681377421
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: NYRB Books
Publication date: 27 June 2023
Description
A new translation of an evocative, Huckleberry Finn–esque French bestseller about a young farmboy, the river where he is forbidden to play, and the adventures that ensue when he disobeys his family’s wishes.The story of Henri Bosco’s The Child and...
Community Reviews Summary of 41 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
relaxing 66%
reflective 50%
emotional 33%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
Pace
slow 25%
fast 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 33% | N/A: 16%Loveable characters?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 66% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.