I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith

I Capture the Castle

Dodie Smith

566 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

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Meet ten of literature's most iconic heroines, jacketed in bold portraits by female photographers from around the worldThis is the story of Cassandra, precocious and charming, who begins a journal detailing her life with her bohemian family in a c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,052 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 68%
reflective 55%
funny 53%
emotional 49%
hopeful 41%
relaxing 21%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 12%
sad 11%
mysterious 4%
challenging 1%
tense 1%

Pace

medium 51%
slow 40%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 69% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.97

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