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655 reviews for:

The Borrowers

Mary Norton

3.86 AVERAGE


A perfect gem.
fast-paced
Loveable characters: Yes
funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No

It's a pretty easy read, and very easy to love too. I think of the Borrowers as little brownies, or elves, with their own particular set of personalities that seem whimsical and quite different from us human beans, but yet not unlike us at all.
adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Reminded me of The Littles cartoon although I do realize this predated
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

our book.

What fun to revisit a childhood favorite!!