Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick, W. R. Philbrick

Freak the Mighty

Freak The Mighty #1

Rodman Philbrick, W. R. Philbrick

192 pages • first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction young adult emotional hopeful medium-paced
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Description

Two boys -- a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces -- forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. Made into the film, The Mighty.

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Moods

emotional 77%
sad 61%
adventurous 50%
inspiring 46%
funny 40%
hopeful 33%
reflective 22%
lighthearted 17%
tense 12%
challenging 11%
dark 11%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 44%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 3% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.87

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