The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers, Milton Bearden

The Riddle of the Sands

Erskine Childers, Milton Bearden

336 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics mystery adventurous mysterious slow-paced
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Description

While on a sailing trip in the Baltic Sea, two young adventurers-turned-spies uncover a secret German plot to invade England. Written by Childers—who served in the Royal Navy during World War I—as a wake-up call to the British government to attend...

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Community Reviews Summary of 313 reviews

Moods

adventurous 72%
mysterious 66%
challenging 44%
informative 27%
tense 16%
dark 11%
emotional 5%
funny 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

slow 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | Character: 25% | A mix: 12% | N/A: 6%

Strong character development?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12%

Average rating

3.28

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