Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt

Tuck Everlasting

Natalie Babbitt

192 pages first pub 1975 (editions)

fiction childrens magical realism adventurous lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

Blessed with--or doomed to--eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 16,906 reviews

Moods

adventurous 55%
reflective 49%
lighthearted 46%
emotional 43%
hopeful 34%
mysterious 28%
sad 22%
inspiring 20%
relaxing 13%
funny 9%
challenging 5%
tense 5%
dark 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 29%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 29% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 82% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 46% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.77

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