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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
Miniature people living in a big old house and making friends with the boy who lives there sounds like a fun adventure. Sadly, The Borrowers bored me and I was skeptical about a lot of the size proportions and Borrower resources. This is one of the rare cases in which I'd take the movie over the book any day. Sorry M. Norton!
3.5*
A very sweet little read. Polished it off over a weekend and found it quite charming.
I can't really say anything bad about books like this, not only because it wasn't a bad book but because it is what it is; a light-hearted children's story. Sure, the writing wasn't amazing, but kid's books generally do have simple writing. Speaking of which, it was so easy to read.
I found the characters very likeable, Arrietty especially. Do love a spirited female. Her friendship with the boy was touching and proves that friends can be found in all shapes and sizes.
The story itself was interesting enough to keep me reading and being such a short book, with short and to-the-point chapters, there was never a dull moment. There was always an adventure to be had with each page turn. I also quite liked the twist at the end, like a vague question mark on the entire story. Were the Borrowers real, or just the boy's imagination?
Who knows? But I know which version I prefer to be real.
A very sweet little read. Polished it off over a weekend and found it quite charming.
I can't really say anything bad about books like this, not only because it wasn't a bad book but because it is what it is; a light-hearted children's story. Sure, the writing wasn't amazing, but kid's books generally do have simple writing. Speaking of which, it was so easy to read.
I found the characters very likeable, Arrietty especially. Do love a spirited female. Her friendship with the boy was touching and proves that friends can be found in all shapes and sizes.
The story itself was interesting enough to keep me reading and being such a short book, with short and to-the-point chapters, there was never a dull moment. There was always an adventure to be had with each page turn. I also quite liked the twist at the end, like a vague question mark on the entire story. Were the Borrowers real, or just the boy's imagination?
Who knows? But I know which version I prefer to be real.
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was super cute! It’s nothing like the film (that I remember- I haven’t watched the film in a long time) but I really enjoyed it.
This book smelt amazing! I have no idea why but it smells absolutely incredible!
If you want to read something that’s super easy and sweet this is the one for you.
‘stories never really end. They can go on and on and on. It’s just that sometimes, at a certain point, one stops telling them’
This book smelt amazing! I have no idea why but it smells absolutely incredible!
If you want to read something that’s super easy and sweet this is the one for you.
‘stories never really end. They can go on and on and on. It’s just that sometimes, at a certain point, one stops telling them’
adventurous
fast-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:
Yes