Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers

173 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

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When Jane and Michael Banks draw up an advertisement for a nanny, Mary Poppins arrives on a gust of the East Wind and slides up the banister, changing their lives forever. Mary Poppins is a most efficient and loveable character - strict but fair, ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,998 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 86%
adventurous 67%
funny 57%
relaxing 19%
mysterious 13%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 9%
emotional 5%
reflective 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 37%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | Plot: 31% | A mix: 26% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 65% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 53% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.68

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