Reviews - The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

Charlie Mackesy

4.51 AVERAGE

buddy524's review against another edition

5.0

So heartwarming. Sure it’s saccharine but it’s meant to be. A sweet and short tale that has some meaningful passages.

pages_by_vicky's review against another edition

5.0

I know I will read this book repeatedly, the story is as beautiful as the illustrations, I want to display the pages all over my house as daily reminders to myself.

jesshorn10's review against another edition

4.0

This book feels like being surrounded by your friends. It feels like support, and love. It reminds you that there is light even when you are surrounded by darkness. The illustrations and the lettering were lovely. A quick read, and well worth picking up.

Also, It reminds me of Winnie the Pooh, so that makes me love it more.

hanyamostafa's review against another edition

5.0

"Asking for help isn't giving up, it's refusing to give up."

So this book was definitely not what I was expecting (in a good way); what I was expecting was that it was going to be a quick cute middle grade, what I was not expecting was to be hit right in the feels and start sobbing like a baby.

This is the book that I wish I had read as a child. It deals with friendship, kindness and accepting yourself as you are. Almost every line of this book is a word of wisdom. I think that everyone should read this book no matter your age.

Now some of my favorite quotes:

"What do you think is the biggest waste of time?" "Comparing yourself to others," said the mole.

"What's your best discovery?" asked the mole. "That I am enough as I am" said the boy.

"What is the bravest thing you ever said?" asked the boy. "Help" said the horse.

"When have you been at your strongest?" asked the boy. "When I have dared to show my weakness"

"Often, the hardest person to forgive is yourself"

God I just want to quote the entire book it's just so amazing. Now go read it. Now.

dpayne777's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: N/A

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

smblanc1793's review against another edition

3.0

hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

This book is very sweet, perfect for young readers and beautifully illustrated, though I have to admit I was hoping to feel more profoundly affected—maybe I’d set my expectations too high.