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151 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781566891813
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Coffee House Press
Publication date: 01 April 2006
Description
Firmin the rat, born in a bookstore basement in Boston's Scollay Square, is forced to compete for food with his larger and meaner brothers and sisters. He begins to devour his surroundings, learns to read, and soon begins to identify more with hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
funny 50%
reflective 35%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Violence, Bullying
151 pages • first pub 2006 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781566891813
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Coffee House Press
Publication date: 01 April 2006
Description
Firmin the rat, born in a bookstore basement in Boston's Scollay Square, is forced to compete for food with his larger and meaner brothers and sisters. He begins to devour his surroundings, learns to read, and soon begins to identify more with hum...
Community Reviews Summary of 421 reviews
Moods
emotional 64%
funny 50%
reflective 35%
dark 21%
adventurous 14%
challenging 14%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
Pace
medium 38%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 84% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 61% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 15%Loveable characters?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 54% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Pregnancy, AddictionMinor
Violence, Bullying