The Prince and the Pauper by Mark Twain

The Prince and the Pauper

Mark Twain

240 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics historical adventurous medium-paced
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Two boys exchange their clothes and their lives in Mark Twain's classic satiric comedy. They are the same age. They look alike. In fact, there is but one difference between them: Tom Canty is a child of the London slums; Edward Tudor is heir to t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 4,229 reviews

Moods

adventurous 81%
lighthearted 41%
funny 29%
hopeful 17%
informative 17%
reflective 16%
emotional 14%
challenging 13%
dark 10%
inspiring 8%
relaxing 5%
sad 4%
tense 3%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 24%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 38% | Character: 32% | A mix: 29%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 67% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

3.58

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