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3.83 AVERAGE

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DID NOT FINISH: 74%

I'm sure I would have loved this as a child, and maybe I can appreciate it again when I'm older... but I'm sorry, it was just too boring...

Sugar sweet, wholesome, cute, uplifting and just the perfect read after a dark and grim winter.
3.5.

Comical, yet poignant, adventure! I just loved Mole, but all the characters were such fun.
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
lighthearted medium-paced
adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

i am mr mole

Book of the Mouse Club Podcast June Selection. Looking forward to discussing the differences between the Disney film and this original text on our upcoming episode. Look for it and follow wherever you find your favorite podcasts.
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I hated this book as a kid. I found most of it boring and the rest too sad. I could probably cope with it now, but can't imagine actually enjoying it. Mole's poor abandoned house! Ratty is such a pointless person to run away for. His only attraction is that he's posh. The whole book is riddled with the nastiest snobbery. Go stoats and weasels! Overthrow the aristocracy!

One of the most magical and beautiful books ever written. The language is breathtaking and the story sweet and most of all it is a delicious way of escapism. “Like summer tempest’s came his tears” might be one of the most beautiful sentences ever written.