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267 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780744585735
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 25 August 2003
Description
As the only surviving mouse of the litter, Despereaux was always considered the loser, the runt, so naturally, he falls in love with a princess named Pea. The story also tells of a mouse called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness but wishes for lig...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,495 reviews
Moods
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 54%
inspiring 41%
emotional 33%
funny 23%
reflective 17%
dark 16%
sad 11%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Death of parent, AbleismModerate
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, AbandonmentMinor
Animal death, Grief, Classism
267 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780744585735
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Walker Books
Publication date: 25 August 2003
Description
As the only surviving mouse of the litter, Despereaux was always considered the loser, the runt, so naturally, he falls in love with a princess named Pea. The story also tells of a mouse called Roscuro, who lives in the darkness but wishes for lig...
Community Reviews Summary of 14,495 reviews
Moods
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 54%
inspiring 41%
emotional 33%
funny 23%
reflective 17%
dark 16%
sad 11%
relaxing 7%
mysterious 6%
tense 4%
challenging 3%
Pace
medium 34%
slow 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Character: 28% | Plot: 22%Strong character development?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 11%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Physical abuse, Death of parent, AbleismModerate
Child abuse, Animal cruelty, AbandonmentMinor
Animal death, Grief, Classism