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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book feels like a classic. It has the style of a book I would have read as a young person, that perhaps my parents would have passed on to me 30 years ago. It was generally fun to read-aloud, and me and my 6 year old enjoyed it, but it was not without faults.
The usual trope of the "bad" being tied to fat and/or stupid that seems consistent in many children's books was present. There was definite ableism, and the repeated and casual child abuse was not my favourite to have to describe or explain. There was some on the go editing while I was reading.
I did really like the way the authour didn't finish the story off with everyone being just good, or just bad, so there was a bit more nuance than a more traditional classic story. I think the general lesson on being forgiving was nice, and there are a bunch of great vocabulary building words.
The usual trope of the "bad" being tied to fat and/or stupid that seems consistent in many children's books was present. There was definite ableism, and the repeated and casual child abuse was not my favourite to have to describe or explain. There was some on the go editing while I was reading.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Fatphobia, Slavery, Death of parent, Abandonment
The book was entertaining, I have to give the author that. I enjoyed it, but I won't rave over it. The story itself was good, but I think more could have gone into. And the way Kate Dicamillo kept addressing the "Reader", drove me a little crazy. Despereaux is a likeable character, the rat wasn't truly a villain but villain enough. Poor Miggery Sow, a character that you want to feel sympathy for but can't really get to the feeling.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fun read
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An excellent read especially for younger children, but exciting enough for even older children to get engrossed in the story.
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was extremely cute! I really enjoyed hearing the story of a small mouse and his bravery. I think it's a very meaningful book, and I'm glad it has become a classic. I definitely recommend to others looking for a little bravery inside themselves.