The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle #1

Hugh Lofting

78 pages • first pub 1920 (editions)

fiction childrens classics fantasy adventurous fast-paced
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John Doolittle is a kind-hearted country physician who keeps goldfish in his pond, rabbits in the pantry, white mice in a piano, and a hedgehog in the cellar. He also has an unusual gift: he can talk to animals -- a talent that comes in handy, sin...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 2,429 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 78%

lighthearted: 70%

funny: 41%

relaxing: 26%

inspiring: 14%

hopeful: 12%

challenging: 2%

informative: 2%

mysterious: 2%

Pace

66% of readers chose fast
25% of readers chose medium
7% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

56% of readers chose Plot
26% of readers chose A mix
16% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

12% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
80% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

73% of readers chose Yes
20% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

61% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

16% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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