The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss

The Swiss Family Robinson

Johann David Wyss with Scott McKowen (Illustrator)

341 pages first pub 1812 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous slow-paced
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Shipwrecked passengers on a deserted island: how will they survive? After their ship founders at sea, the Robinsons--father, mother, and four sons--find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. Young readers will enjoy watching them ha...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,422 reviews

Moods

adventurous 96%
lighthearted 36%
informative 26%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 24%
funny 18%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 9%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
mysterious 4%
dark 3%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 47%
slow 39%
fast 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 51% | A mix: 27% | Character: 18% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 46% | Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2% | Yes: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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