The Riddle of the Sands by Erskine Childers

The Riddle of the Sands

Erskine Childers

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 atte...

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Community Reviews Summary of 315 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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