The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

The Snowman

Raymond Briggs

32 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction childrens mysterious medium-paced
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Illustrated in full color, this is a wordless story. The pictures have "the hazy softness of air in snow." A little boy rushes out into the wintry day to build a snowman, which comes alive in his dreams that night. The boy invites him home and in ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 929 reviews

Moods

emotional 52%
lighthearted 41%
sad 35%
relaxing 29%
hopeful 23%
adventurous 17%
funny 11%
inspiring 11%
reflective 11%
dark 5%
informative 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 45% | Character: 36% | A mix: 9% | N/A: 9%

Strong character development?

N/A: 41% | Yes: 33% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 91% | N/A: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 54% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 18%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 72% | N/A: 27%

Average rating

4.16

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